Deputies Search for Two Drowning Victims

On Monday, March 11, 2013, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team was requested to assist the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office with the search for two men that entered the Suwannee River. At approximately 8:00pm, the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office responded to Log Landing in reference to two men that had entered the river to…

New Member Joins CCSO

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013, Mr. Calvin Lee officially joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. In a ceremony attended by friends, family and coworkers, Mr. Lee was sworn in by Sheriff Mark Hunter. Deputy Sheriff Lee will be assigned to the Patrol Division and partake in a lengthy and comprehensive training program. We would like…

Deputy Promoted

On Friday, March 1, 2013, Deputy Sheriff Matt Grinstead was promoted to the rank of Corporal. At a ceremony attended by friends, family and coworkers, Deputy Grinstead was promoted by Sheriff Mark Hunter. Corporal Grinstead will be assigned to Patrol Division of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. We congratulate Corporal Grinstead on his promotion and…

New Member Joins CCSO

On March 1, 2013, Mr. Raymond Brown officially joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. In a ceremony held at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Mr. Brown was sworn-in by Sheriff Mark Hunter. Deputy Brown will be assigned to the Columbia County Detention Facility as a Detention Deputy. We would like to welcome Deputy Raymond Brown…

TRAINING EXERCISE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, the Columbia County Emergency Management will be conducting an Active Shooter Exercise at the Richardson Middle School. Please be advised that this exercise will involve law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, emergency management and other first responders. THIS IS A NOTIFICATION TO ALL COLUMBIA COUNTY RESIDENTS THAT THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS…