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 was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He was previously assigned as a patrol Corporal, supervising a shift. He will now serve as a watch…
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 been assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, was promoted to the rank of Major. She will serve as the agency’s Chief Deputy. Lieutenant Robert Holloway…
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 burglary that had just occurred. Units arrived quickly and noticed a vehicle which was abandoned on the shoulder of the roadway. The tag was registered…
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 April 30, 2021 at the Sheriff’s Office Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by many friends, co-workers, and family. During the ceremony, Sheriff Mark Hunter…
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 aware of this information as additional victims could be forthcoming. If anyone has information regarding other potential victims in connection with Powers, please contact Detective…