Two Charged with A/C Thefts

Two men have been charged Grand Theft for stealing multiple residential air conditioner units. During the month of July, 2011, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office investigated several thefts of residential air conditioner units from homes in southern Columbia County. Deputy Brian Rix was able to develop two suspects during the course of the investigation. On…

Four Juveniles Arrested for Burglary

On August 18, 2011, at approximately 7:50 am, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the area of NW Baughn St and NW Parnell Ave in northern Columbia County. Deputy Scott Busby discovered a yellow Pontiac Firebird parked on the side of the road occupied by four people. Deputy Busby…

Man Charged with Grand Theft

On Wednesday, August 17, 2011, a Columbia County man was arrested for allegedly stealing a motor vehicle and selling it for scrap. Detective Calvin Fenner of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation in early August in reference to several thefts from a home in Columbia County. Detective Fenner determined that the suspect unlawfully…

Man Arrested for Arson

On Thursday, August 18, 2011, a Columbia County man was arrested for setting fire to four structures. At approximately 1:50 a.m., Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a structure fire at the intersection of Thomas Rd. and U.S. 90 West. A wooden shed was completely engulfed in flames when CCSO and the Columbia County Fire…

Man Arrested for Burglarizing Same Home Twice

On August 2, 2011, a home located on SE Golf Club Ave was burglarized. The suspect entered the home and stole jewelry and U.S. currency. On August 5, 2011, the same home was burglarized again. When Deputy Sheriff Scott Staley arrived at the home on August 5, 2011, at approximately 8:45 p.m., to investigate a…