Detectives with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide. On Sunday November 14th shortly before 9:00 pm, deputies located the body of a 30 year old male on SW Harmony Lane near State Road 47. The body was located after the suspect reported the incident to law enforcement authorities in a neighboring county.…
(Pictured from left: Stellabotte, Sheriff Hunter, Johnson, Rogers) On Wednesday November 3, 2021, five new employees were sworn in at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Michelle Russell was sworn in as a school crossing guard and Tracy Allbritton was sworn in as a receptionist for…
On Wednesday September 22, a swearing in ceremony was held at the CCSO Operations Center. Scott Nunley and Mark Collins were sworn in as detention officers. The ceremony was attended by family and CCSO employees. Please join us in welcoming these two newest members to our team! Scott Nunley …
On Thursday morning, Sheriff Hunter presented a check for over $58,000 to Maria Knapp with the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch. The check was for funds raised from our annual “Fins-N-Pins” fundraiser for the Youth Ranch. The event is held each April and consists of a bowl-a-thon, followed by a community fish fry and auction.…
Two juveniles were arrested at a Columbia High School football game last Friday after they were found to be in possession of firearms. On Friday September 3, 2021, School Resource Deputies who were working security at the Columbia High School football game were notified of a juvenile who was possibly armed. The juvenile was located…