New Deputies Sworn In

Markel Strong & Sheriff Hunter   On Wednesday March 9, 2022, Sheriff Hunter conducted a swearing in ceremony at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center. Markel Strong and Stormi McAdams were sworn in as deputy sheriffs. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Please join us in welcoming these new employees…

MEDIA RELEASE

On Monday February 21, 2022 detectives with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in connection to a shooting incident which caused a lockdown of Lake City Middle School on February 14, 2022. The original incident occurred last week approximately 100 yards from the campus of Lake City Middle School, and resulted in a…

Operation Leads to Multiple Arrests

On Tuesday February 15, 2022 the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office assisted the ATF and DEA with a large operation which was conducted in our community. This operation comes in response to recent gun violence in our community.   The operation was conducted following several months of investigation and cooperation between our citizens and our local…

CCSO welcomes new employee

On Wednesday February 9th, Sheriff Hunter conducted a swearing in ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. Theresa Daley was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and Theresa’s new co-workers. Please join us as we welcome her to our team!