Sheriff Hunter & Representative Brannan On Friday, March 25, 2022, Sheriff Mark Hunter presented the Florida Sheriffs Association’s Legislative Award to Representative Chuck Brannan and Senator Jennifer Bradley at a ceremony which was held at the CCSO Operations Center. The awards were presented in recognition of the contributions these legislators have made to criminal justice…
On Thursday March 17th, Sheriff Hunter held a promotional ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Arthur Mandy was promoted to the rank of Corporal. He has served as a detention officer at the Columbia County Detention Facility and will continue serving there as a supervisor.…
On March 17, 2022 John Clink (33) was arrested in Alachua County on an escape warrant. The warrant was signed after Clink failed to return from a court-ordered furlough yesterday afternoon. Yesterday afternoon, Clink was supposed to voluntarily return to the Columbia County Detention Facility after a judge granted a furlough. When Clink did not…
On Tuesday March 15th, at approximately 11:30am, a call was received through the Columbia County Combined Communications Center regarding a possible explosive device at Columbia High School. Although a device was not initially located, students were evacuated from the building and law enforcement responded to investigate further. It was determined that a more thorough…
Markel Strong & Sheriff Hunter On Wednesday March 9, 2022, Sheriff Hunter conducted a swearing in ceremony at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center. Markel Strong and Stormi McAdams were sworn in as deputy sheriffs. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Please join us in welcoming these new employees…