On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. William McGhin was sworn in as a detention officer. He was previously employed with the Florida Department of Corrections. His experience will be a welcomed asset. Please join us in congratulation William to the CCSO team!
On Thursday December 1, 2022, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony for a new employee. Jillian Hodges was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. Please join us in welcoming Deputy Hodges to the CCSO family!
Captain Brewington It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of one of our employees. Captain Charles “Chuck” Brewington died late last evening (11/26/22) from injuries sustained in an off-duty utility terrain vehicle (UTV) crash. Captain Brewington served with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office since 1991. Since then, he has served in…
On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, Sheriff Hunter held a promotion ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. Corporal Scott Busby was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Corporal Busby has most recently served in the School Resource Unit as a supervisor and will now be assigned…
We are aware of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office body camera video involving the arrest of Mr. James Hodges on October 31, 2022. Sheriff Hunter is troubled by what he has seen in the video and the matter is being addressed. An administrative investigation was initiated on November 3, 2022 when the incident was brought…