On Friday, November 8, 2024, Sheriff Hunter conducted a swearing in ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family and CCSO personnel. Robert Molinski was sworn in as a detention officer and will be assigned to the Columbia County Detention Facility. Please join us in welcoming him to our team!
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Sheriff Hunter conducted a swearing in ceremony for a new employee. The ceremony was attended by family and CCSO personnel. Randall Denmark was sworn in as a booking clerk at the Columbia County Detention Facility. Mr. Denmark brings a wide variety of experience to our agency. Please join us in…
(From Left: Cpl. Bedenbaugh, Sheriff Hunter, and Sgt. Waddington) On Friday, September 13, 2024, Sheriff Hunter held a promotion ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and agency personnel. Deputy Logan Bedenbaugh was promoted to the rank of Corporal. Cpl. Bedenbaugh has been serving within the Patrol Division…
Approximately ten (10) pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine and two (2) ounces of Fentanyl headed for Columbia County was seized last Friday by members of the Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force (MJDTF). The seizure took place on Friday, August 23, 2024 following a several-month-long investigation. That investigation determined that these drugs were headed for Columbia County. Due…
On Friday, August 23, 2024, Sheriff Hunter conducted as swearing in ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center for three new members. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. Timothy Frazer, a recent graduate of our most recent Citizen’s Academy, was sworn in as a volunteer with our Citizens Service Unit. Madison Hewes,…