MEDIA RELEASE: SUSPECT KILLED IN CRASH FLEEING FROM DEPUTIES
On July 28, 2021 at approximately 11:30pm, deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit which resulted in a fatal crash. A deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a [...]
School Resource Deputies Receive Special Award
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Unit received special recognition earlier today. Each year, the sheriff’s office sends resource deputies to the annual Florida Association of School Resource Officers [...]
MEDIA RELEASE REGARDING COVID PROTOCOLS AT DETENTION FACILITY
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has received calls concerning recent COVID-19 cases at the Columbia County Detention Facility. We wanted to reassure the public that we are taking precautions to [...]
MEDIA RELEASE-2 ARRESTED IN OVERDOSE DEATH
After a nearly year-long investigation, two Columbia County residents were arrested for homicide resulting from their involvement in an overdose death. On August 14, 2020, deputies responded to a residence [...]
New Employee Sworn In
On Wednesday July 21, 2021, Sheriff Hunter conducted a swearing in ceremony at CCSO Operations. Tammy Bullock was sworn in as a detention officer. The ceremony was attended by friends [...]
Corporal Conger Receives Award
On Thursday July 15, 2021, Corporal Richard Conger was recognized by the Florida Narcotic Officers' Association. Conger received the Region II "Officer of the Year" award for his accomplishments while [...]
Sheriff Hunter Swears In 2 New Members
On Friday July 9, 2021, Sheriff Hunter conducted a swearing in ceremony at CCSO Operations. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and Sheriff's Office personnel. Sarah Griffin was sworn [...]
Preliminary Media Release-Deputy Involved Shooting
On July 5, 2021, deputies responded to a dispute at a location near NE Thomas Camp Rd. Upon arrival, deputies located a male subject who was walking in the road, [...]
Sheriff Hunter presents Distinguished Service Award
On Tuesday June 29, 2021 Sheriff Hunter presented the Florida Sheriffs Association's "Distinguished Service Award" to Dr. Barney E. McRae Jr. This award was presented on behalf of the Florida [...]
Sheriff Hunter swears in new employee
On Thursday June 17, 2021, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. Julie Green was sworn in as the new receptionist at the Columbia County [...]
