Deputies Disrupt Burglary In Progress

(Pictured from Left: Thompson, Horndasch, and Agosto-Pizaro) Deputies arrested three people after disrupting a burglary in progress last Friday. On May 2, 2024, deputies were dispatched to the mini warehouses in Ellisville after the owner of the business reported that surveillance cameras were being tampered with. Upon arrival, deputies located Danielle Horndasch (35) inside a…

Passing of Retired K-9 Deputy “Rek”

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is sad to report the death of one of our retired K-9’s. K-9 Deputy “Rek” passed away peacefully yesterday. Rek served with the CCSO from August of 2014 to October of 2020. During his career, Rek assisted in searching for and locating suspects, missing persons, and narcotics. Most of all,…

New Deputy Sworn In

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony for a new deputy. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and agency personnel. Tharen White was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. Please join us in welcoming Deputy White to the CCSO family!