We are excited to announce that the registration process for Class 2 of our Citizen’s Academy is now open. The start date will be February 6, 2024. Please click on the link below for more information on the class and the application form. The Civilian Ride-Along form must also be completed and turned in with…
A Lake City man was arrested yesterday afternoon after detectives concluded a month’s long investigation into possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). On November 29, 2023, detectives began an investigation after receiving a cyber-tip of someone within our jurisdiction possibly being in possession of CSAM. The subject was identified as Randy Cook (27). Upon…
Jayden Rodriguez An aggravated assault with a vehicle against a deputy led to school lockdowns this morning. During school arrival time this morning, a school resource deputy assigned to Columbia High School observed a silver pick-up truck speeding and driving recklessly on campus. The deputy, who was on foot, attempted to gain the driver’s…
On Friday, December 15, 2023, Sheriff Hunter presented awards for employees of the year from various divisions within the sheriff’s office. The awards were presented at the Annual CCSO Christmas Party. Ben Kadel was recognized at the Citizen Service Unit Volunteer of the Year. Kelsey Hotchkiss with the Forensic Team was recognized as the Civilian…
A pursuit of a stolen ambulance ended on the front lawn of the sheriff’s office operations center late Saturday evening. On December 9th, at approximately 11:45pm, a deputy was assisting EMS with a subject who was experiencing an altered mental state and possibly under the influence of drugs in the area of SE Baya Ave.…