On Friday, September 25, 2009, an inmate at the Columbia County Detention Facility collapsed in his cell while eating breakfast. CCDF staff immediately began life saving measures. Columbia County Fire/Rescue responded within minutes of being called and pronounced the inmate deceased. Nicholas Picklo III, 10/09/1947, had arrived at CCDF at approximately 3:00 a.m. after being…
The Columbia County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force shut down two indoor marijuana growing operations Monday evening. Task Force Agents received information from the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office and working in conjunction with them, served a search warrant at 1534 S.W. Newark Dr, Ft. White, FL. Once inside, Agents discovered multiple live marijuana plants being grown in…
During the early morning hours of May 19, 2009, two armed men robbed two convenience stores in Columbia County. The masked gunmen first robbed the Shell station at U.S. 90 West and I-75. After receiving an unknown amount of cash, the gunmen drove to S.R. 47 and I-75 and robbed the Exxon station. A similar…
The Columbia County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force served a search warrant Monday afternoon after a 5 month undercover investigation. Task Force agents served the warrant at292 Sherrod Ct,Lake City,FLat approximately 3:00 p.m. The Task Force began an investigation into a group that was allegedly selling prescription narcotics out of the home on Sherrod Ct. Agents determined…
On August 5, 2009, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at 252 S.W. Susan Cirlce, Lot 5, Lake City, FL. A search warrant was obtained after an investigation into recent vehicle burglaries led to the residence. Detectives with CCSO, LCPD and FDLE began a joint investigation approximately three weeks ago. Approximately 33…