STORM UPDATES 6/26/2012 @ 1030 a.m.

Tropical Storm Debby Road Closure Update – Number 1  Lake City  – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on state road and bridge closures in Northeast Florida due to Tropical Storm Debby. Please be advised that there is NO truth to rumors that U.S. 90 East is closed near prisons.    Baker…

Man Arrested for Trying to Stab Sons

On Saturday, June 23, 2012, a Columbia County man was arrested on multiple charges after an altercation with family members.  At approximately 5:45 am, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a residence off S.W. Santos Terrace in reference to an injured person. Deputies made contact with Christopher Gene Graham. Mr. Graham told Deputies that…

Two Arrested on Meth Charges

On Wednesday, June 20, 2012, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested two persons on methamphetamine charges. At approximately 1:00 pm, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a tag violation. Deputies discovered items in the car that were consistent with the clandestine manufacture of methamphetamine. Deputies found lithium batteries, pseudoephedrine and a container…

New Deputy Sheriff Joins CCSO

On Wednesday, June 20, 2012, Mr. Ted Wooley officially joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. In a ceremony attended by friends, family and co-workers, Sheriff Mark Hunter provided Mr. Wooley with the Oath of Office. Mr. Wooley will be assigned the the Patrol Division. We would like to welcome Deputy Sheriff Wooley to the Sheriff’s…

Deputies Respond to Vehicle Fire

On Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at approximately 4:00 pm, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and the Columbia County Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at 351 S.W. Satellite Ln, Lake City, FL. Upon arrival, a Ford mini van was found to be fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle was located in the yard of…