New Deputy Sworn In

On Wednesday May 4, 2022 a swearing in ceremony was held at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Sheriff Hunter swore in Rheys Dawson as a deputy sheriff. Please join us in welcoming Deputy Dawson to the CCSO family!

Detectives Investigate a Person Shot

On Monday April 25th at approximately 10:00am, deputies responded to a residence on NW Moore Road near U.S. Highway 41 North in reference to a subject who had been shot. Upon arrival, deputies rendered aid to a 26 year old victim who had been shot. It is believed that the suspect(s) fired rounds into the…

Bomb Threat at CHS

On Monday April 18th at approximately 10:30am, the sheriff’s office was notified of a possible bomb threat at Columbia High School. Students were evacuated to a safe location and officials from CCSO and the school district implemented safety protocols. CCSO coordinated a multi-law enforcement agency search of the campus with no suspicious devices located. After…

Promotion to Corporal

On Wednesday April 13, 2022 a promotional ceremony was held at the CCSO Operations Center. Deputy Cornelius Lorton was promoted to the rank of Corporal. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Corporal Lorton will continue to serve in the Patrol Division as a shift supervisor. Please join us in congratulating Corporal…