Multiple people will face charges after an attempt to introduce contraband into the Columbia County Detention Facility. On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, staff noticed what appeared to be something suspicious about an item which had been left for an inmate. Upon further examination of the item, which was a tube of Poligrip, it was discovered…
On Wednesday, July 5,2023, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony for a new employee. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. James Tedjeske was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. Please join us in welcoming Deputy Tedjeske to our team!
There have been many misconceptions and questions surrounding the new law going into effect July 1, 2023 regarding permitless carrying (Constitutional Carry) of firearms in Florida. Please see the below information which we hope will clarify many of these common questions. Remember, it is the responsibility of each individual to know applicable laws should they…
(Pictured Left to Right: Clayton, Taylor) Detectives have made two more arrests in connection with the murder of Shawn Waldron. Waldron’s body was discovered in the Osceola National Forest in the area of NE Gum Swamp Road west of NE Range Road on April 11, 2023. Waldron’s body had been bound and severely burned.…
On Sunday June 25, 2023 shortly after 1:00pm, deputies responded to the Chevron gas station located at U.S.441N. and I-10 for a report of shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located a subject who had been shot lying outside near the front door of the business. Deputies and EMS personnel rendered aid, but the subject was pronounced…