On Wednesday May 5, 2021, deputies apprehended an attempted murder suspect at the Best Western Motel located on Florida Gateway Dr. The arrest resulted from a shooting incident which [...]

On Wednesday afternoon May 5, 2021, Sheriff Hunter promoted four members of the agency. The ceremony was attended by a host of family, friends, and CCSO personnel. Corporal Shane Foote [...]

On Wednesday morning May 5, 2021, Sheriff Hunter promoted several members of the agency. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Captain Katina Dicks, who had previously [...]

On Tuesday May 4, 2021, deputies arrested two individuals in connection with a burglary in the area of NW Streamside Ct. Shortly after 7:00am, deputies received a report of a [...]

     After a 34 year law enforcement career, Chief Deputy, Major Joe Lucas, retired from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.       A retirement ceremony was held on [...]

Detectives are investigating a sex crimes case involving the subject pictured below. Justin Powers has been arrested in relation to various sex offenses. Detectives are asking the public to be [...]

On Wednesday April 28, 2021, Sheriff Hunter held a swear-in ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. Tom Lattin was sworn in as an evidence clerk. The ceremony was attended by [...]

On Wednesday April 21, 2021, Sheriff Hunter promoted two members of our agency. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and Sheriff's Office personnel. Tracy Hicks was promoted to Warrants [...]

On Wednesday April 14, 2021, Sheriff Hunter held a swear-in ceremony at the Columbia County Sheriff's Office Operations Center. Adam Wetherington was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. The ceremony [...]

We are pleased to announce that the investigation into a child abduction has come to a safe conclusion. Investigation led to the safe recovery of Lucy and Jaxon Evans at [...]