Deputies Recover Abducted Child From Melbourne

On Saturday afternoon deputies with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office located and recovered a 7-year-old boy who had been abducted from Brevard County earlier today. Information was received of a home invasion that occurred in Melbourne, Florida on today’s date. According to Melbourne Police, a female victim in the home had been beaten and her…

New Deputy Sworn In

On Friday, April 5, 2024, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony. The event was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. Justin King was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. Please join us in welcoming Deputy King to the CCSO family!

Citizens Academy Enrollment Now Open

Registration for our second Citizens Academy is now open. The class will begins on May 14, 2024. Please see the class schedule below for more information. Applicants must also fill out the civilian ride-along forms. The link to that form is also below. For more information about the program, Please contact Lt. Bulthius at (386)758-1376…

Employees Promoted

From Left: Cpl. Montemurno, Sheriff Hunter, & Sgt. Cason   On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Sheriff Hunter held a promotional ceremony for two employees. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. Deputy Matthew Montemurno was promoted to the rank of Corporal. Montemurno has been serving in the Investigations Division as the warrants…

New Deputy Sworn In

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony for a new employee. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. Willie Brown was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. Please join us in welcoming Deputy Brown to the CCCSO family!