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…
On Thursday, November 1, 2012, two people were arrested on drug charges. At approximately 11:00 am, an off duty Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed what he believed was a drug transaction taking place. Sgt Todd Lussier was stopped at the intersection of East Duval St. and Country Club when he observed the alleged drug…
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has released the semi-annual crime statistics for the period of January 1 – June 30, 2012. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement compiles reported crime data from law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Florida. The FDLE utilizes seven (7) vital statistic crimes to compile the statistics. Those seven…
On Wednesday, October 17, 2012, April Hernandez joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office as a Detention Officer. In a ceremony attended by her new coworkers, Mrs. Hernandez was officially sworn in as a Detention Officer by Sheriff Mark Hunter. We would like to welcome April to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office family and wish her…
On Monday, October 01, 2012, an industrial accident claimed the life of a worker at the Anderson Columbia plant located at 871 N.W. Guerdon St., Lake City, FL. At approximately 5:15 AM, an employee was checking a diesel fuel tank when an explosion occurred. The worker was fatally injured as a result of the explosion.…