Ms. Guerry with Sheriff Hunter On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Sheriff Hunter presented a local business owner with the Florida Sheriffs Association’s Gold Business Membership Award. Ms. Amy Guerry received the award in recognition of her contributions on behalf of Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Businesses who donate $500 to the FSA receive this membership…
Deputy Trevor Cayson On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony for three new members of the CCSO. The ceremony was attended by family and CCSO personnel. Trevor Cayson and Chad Amara were sworn in as deputy sheriffs. Both bring prior law enforcement experience. Amara most recently served with the Palm…
On Thursday October 6, 2022, School Resource Deputies received a report that a student was a victim of sexual abuse. Detectives were contacted and responded to assist with the investigation. The Department of Children and Families was also called and assisted with the investigation and with ensuring the child victim was safe from any further…
Deputy Rooney with Sheriff Hunter On Friday October 7th, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family and CCSO employees. Ray Greek was sworn in as a detention officer and Michael Rooney was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. Both Greek and Rooney bring prior…
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is still actively investigating the discovery of human remains which were found late yesterday afternoon in a wooded area along SE County Line Road near Baker County. On Monday, September 19th at approximately 4:15pm, someone who had been walking in the area called to report finding human remains. Deputies responded…