New Member Joins CCSO

On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, Mr. Daniel Sullivan officially joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. In a ceremony held at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Mark Hunter swore in Mr. Sullivan as a Detention Officer. Mr. Sullivan will be assigned to the Columbia County Detention Facility. We would like to welcome Daniel Sullivan to…

Man Arrested after Standoff

On Monday, November 12, 2012, a Columbia County man was arrested after an early morning standoff. At approximately 2:30 am, Columbia County Sheriff Office deputies responded to 338 NE Menlo Gln in reference to a domestic disturbance. When deputies arrived at the home, the suspect was armed with a shotgun and threatened to shoot the…

Lieutenant Promoted to Captain

On Friday, November 9, 2012, Lieutenant Chuck Brewington was promoted to the rank of Captain. In a promotion ceremony held at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Mark Hunter officially promoted Lt. Brewington to Captain. The promotion ceremony was attended by friends, family and co-workers. Captain Brewington joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in August…

Local Business Robbed

On Wednesday, November 7, 2012, a local convenience store was robbed at gunpoint.  Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 3828 North US HWY 441 (Chevron) to investigate an armed robbery.  At approximately 6:45 p.m., the suspect entered the store and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect was brandishing a small, silver colored handgun.…

Man Arrested for Obscene Communications

On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, a Columbia County man was arrested following an undercover operation conducted by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. In October of 2012, the suspect began cellular phone texting an 11 year old girl with sexually explicit messages. Detective Katina Dicks assumed the investigation and began to communicate with the suspect via…