Jayden Rodriguez An aggravated assault with a vehicle against a deputy led to school lockdowns this morning. During school arrival time this morning, a school resource deputy assigned to Columbia High School observed a silver pick-up truck speeding and driving recklessly on campus. The deputy, who was on foot, attempted to gain the driver’s…
On Friday, December 15, 2023, Sheriff Hunter presented awards for employees of the year from various divisions within the sheriff’s office. The awards were presented at the Annual CCSO Christmas Party. Ben Kadel was recognized at the Citizen Service Unit Volunteer of the Year. Kelsey Hotchkiss with the Forensic Team was recognized as the Civilian…
A pursuit of a stolen ambulance ended on the front lawn of the sheriff’s office operations center late Saturday evening. On December 9th, at approximately 11:45pm, a deputy was assisting EMS with a subject who was experiencing an altered mental state and possibly under the influence of drugs in the area of SE Baya Ave.…
From Left: Deputy Chauncey, Sheriff Hunter, Deputy Cady On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony for two new deputies. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. Cody Chauncey and Aaron Cady were sworn in as deputy sheriffs. Please join us in welcoming Deputy Chauncey and Deputy Cady…
In accordance with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office’s agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement, notice is hereby given of the bi-annual meeting of the 287(g) WSO Steering Committee. The Committee will meet via TEAMS/WEBEX on January 23, 2024 at 10:00am. Public comments are welcome. All those interested in speaking are…