On Friday, May 11, 2012, a promotions ceremony was held at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center. Three CCSO deputies were promoted in a ceremony attended by friends, family and coworkers. Lieutenant Joseph Lucas was promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Lucas is a 20 year veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.…
On 04/13/2012 the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation of a residential burglary on S.E. Lanvale Street. While investigating this burglary, more residential burglaries occurred in the area. Detectives with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office noted similarities in the burglaries, including general area, method of entry, time of day, and items stolen. Detectives Jimmy…
On Sunday, May 6, 2012, a Georgia man was arrested for Robbery. Deputies responded to Sunoco located at 3816 U.S. 90 West to investigate a report of a robbery. At approximately 9:10 p.m., the suspect entered the Sunoco and locked the front door of the business. The suspect produced a pocket knife and began to…
On Friday, May 4, 2012, Mary Brooker offically joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. In a ceremony held at the Sheriff’s Office Operations Center, Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter officiated the oath of office and swore in Ms. Brooker. Deputy Brooker is assigned to the Columbia County Detention Facility. We would like to extened a…
On Thursday, May 3, 2012, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man for allegedly shooting his brother. At approximately 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to 147 S.W. Journey Court to investigate a shooting. Deputies have determined that the suspect and victim, brothers, were involved in an argument in a field on the property. The suspect,…