On Saturday, March 19, 2011, members of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office participated in “Tips For Cops” to benefit the Special Olympics. CCSO employees partnered with Applebee’s of Lake City to raise money for a great organization. The four hour event raised $1,100.00 and additional donations are still coming in. Sheriff Mark Hunter acted as…
A Lake City man wanted for Capital Sexual Battery upon a child was arrested by Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Detectives this afternoon. Detectives have been searching for Steve Wayne Mathis, 28, (585 SE ANDREWS LAKE CITY FL)since March 14, 2011. Evidence was found in Mathis’s home that led Detectives to receive an arrest warrant for…
On 02/20/2011 a Robbery occurred in a residential area near the east intersection of Baya Drive and U.S. 90. An elderly female was exiting her vehicle at her home when a stranger approached her. He spoke with her briefly then pulled her purse forcibly from her and fled the area. The man was described as…
On Sunday, February 27, 2011, the Columbia County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force concluded a lengthy undercover narcotics investigation. Task Force Detectives have been investigating the illegal sale of prescription medications and illicit drugs in Columbia County. MJTF Detectives have worked for many months on this lengthy and complex investigation that culminated in multiple arrests yesterday. Detectives…
On Thursday, February 3, 2011, a Columbia County man was arrested for three counts of 1st degree murder. Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 1506 S.E. Baya Drive, Lake City, FL at approximately 12:00 a.m. Deputies discovered three adults, two women and one man, in the home that were deceased. Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians…