Internal Investigation Finalized

The internal investigation into the untimely death of a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 is complete. The investigation showed that Deputy Sheriff Randy Harrison accidentally left K-9 Brutus in his patrol vehicle at his home on June110, 2010. Brutus was found deceased by his handler (Harrison). The investigation further showed that there was neither intentional…

Man arrested while on bond

On Friday, July 2, 2010, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested a local man for possession illegal narcotics. At approximately 11:00 p.m., Deputies attempted to serve a felony arrest warrant on Joseph Anthony Harris at 141 NE Montrose Ave, Lake City, FL. Deputies entered Harris’s home and found crack cocaine smoking devices, cannabis, various prescription…

Two Arrested for Stealing Copper

On July 1, 2010, two Lake City men were arrested and charged with stealing copper wire from a local business. At approximately 11:00 p.m., an observant and concerned citizen notified the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office that he had seen a subject climbing the fence at TAW Metals (3804 NW U.S. Hwy 41 North). The caller…

Pursuit leads to two arrests

On June 20, 2010, at approximately 4:00 am, a concerned citizen notified the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Upchurch Rd in Columbia County. Deputy Sheriff Scott Busby responded to the area and observed the suspicious vehicle run a stop sign at Tompkins St and Upchurch Rd. Deputy Busby…

Deputies Provide Life Saving Care

On June 20, 2010, at approximately 10:00 pm, Deputy Sheriff’s Jimmy Watson and Jonathon Rhodes responded to a vehicle crash at County Road 18 and Legree Rd in Ft. White, FL. Upon their arrival, the Deputies discovered a heavily damaged Kia in a ditch. A female was found to be partially ejected from the vehicle.…