DNA Leads to Arrest

Two Miami-Dade county men are facing charges in Columbia County for a burglary that occurred on October 8, 2009. Nextran Corporation, 328 S.W. Ring Ct, Lake City, FL, was burglarized over the weekend of October 8, 2009. The suspects stole 36 sets of rims and tires from semi-trucks parked at the business. The rims and…

Drug Operation Shut Down

On Monday, November 23, 2009, a multi-agency law enforcement operation shut down a North Florida/South Georgia drug trafficking operation following an extended investigation. Working in conjunction with the Lake City Police Department, the Suwannee County Drug Task Force, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies…

Another Car Burglary Ring Busted

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has made several arrests stemming from a lengthy investigation into vehicle burglaries in Columbia County. Over the past 6 weeks, approximately 40 vehicles were burglarized. The suspects targeted residential neighborhoods in central Columbia County to include, Wise Estates, Emerald Lakes, Callahan, Calloway, Forest Country, Mayfair, Woodcrest, Shady Oak and Piccadilly…

Inmate Collapsed at Detention Facility

On Friday, September 25, 2009, an inmate at the Columbia County Detention Facility collapsed in his cell while eating breakfast. CCDF staff immediately began life saving measures. Columbia County Fire/Rescue responded within minutes of being called and pronounced the inmate deceased. Nicholas Picklo III, 10/09/1947, had arrived at CCDF at approximately 3:00 a.m. after being…

Indoor Marijuana Grow Shut Down

The Columbia County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force shut down two indoor marijuana growing operations Monday evening. Task Force Agents received information from the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office and working in conjunction with them, served a search warrant at 1534 S.W. Newark Dr, Ft. White, FL. Once inside, Agents discovered multiple live marijuana plants being grown in…