Sheriff Hunter and Sgt. Parker at Awards Presentation   On Thursday June 16, 2022, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office officially received its reaccreditation designation. The designation was awarded by the [...]

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is sad to report the death of Canine Deputy Drago. Drago and his handler were on a training exercise on June 14, 2022 when Drago [...]

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to learn of the passing of former Sheriff, Raymond “Ray” Dyal. Sheriff Dyal was appointed Sheriff of Columbia County and served from May [...]

Deputy Humes and Sheriff Hunter   On Wednesday May 25th, a swearing in ceremony was conducted at the CCSO Operations Center. Sheriff Hunter administered oaths to three new employees. The [...]

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is sad to report the death of an inmate at the Columbia County Detention Facility. The incident occurred shortly after 12:00pm on May 5, 2022. [...]

(Pictured from Left: Cpl. Maulden, Sheriff Hunter, & Detention Officer Collins)   On Wednesday May 4, 2022, Sheriff Hunter awarded the “Lifesaving Medal” to Detention Officer Mark Collins and Corporal [...]

On Wednesday May 4, 2022 a swearing in ceremony was held at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Sheriff Hunter swore in [...]

On Monday April 25th at approximately 10:00am, deputies responded to a residence on NW Moore Road near U.S. Highway 41 North in reference to a subject who had been shot. [...]

On Tuesday April 19, 2022 Sheriff Hunter presented the Florida Sheriff’s Association’s “Distinguished Service Award” to Hercules Maxwell. This award acknowledges 25 years of continued support to the FSA by [...]

On Monday April 18th at approximately 10:30am, the sheriff’s office was notified of a possible bomb threat at Columbia High School. Students were evacuated to a safe location and officials [...]