CCSO welcomes new employee

On Wednesday February 9th, Sheriff Hunter conducted a swearing in ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. Theresa Daley was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and Theresa’s new co-workers. Please join us as we welcome her to our team!

Promotions and Swear-Ins

(Sgt. Geiger and Sheriff Hunter)   On Wednesday February 2, 2021 a ceremony was held at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was to swear in two new employees and promote five others. Numerous, family friends, and CCSO employees were in attendance. Sheriff Hunter swore in Kelsey Hotchkiss as a new evidence/crime scene technician. John…

Sheppard Retires

On Thursday January 27, 2022, a retirement ceremony was held for Sergeant Melvin Sheppard. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and Sgt. Sheppard’s co-workers. Sgt. Sheppard began his career with CCSO in 1995 and now retires after 27 years of service at the Columbia County Detention Facility. He retires with the rank of Lieutenant.…

MEDIA RELEASE-Inmate Death

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is cooperating with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement regarding the death of an inmate at the Columbia County Detention Facility. Although details are limited at this time due to the active investigation, the death is believed to be the result of a medical issue, and foul play is not…

Pharmacy Robbed

  Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday January 13, 2022 at the North Florida Pharmacy in Fort White. The incident happened shortly before 4:00pm. The suspect was last seen wearing gloves, a mask, navy blue pants, dark colored jacket, and camouflage hat. The suspect was armed with a handgun. The suspect…