Deputy Promoted

On Wednesday, December 22, 2021 a promotional ceremony was held at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family and CCSO personnel. Deputy Zach Skinner was promoted to the rank of Corporal. He will remain in the Patrol Division as a shift supervisor. Please join us in congratulating Corporal Skinner…

Employee of the Year Awards

On Friday evening December 10th, several employees received recognition at the annual CCSO Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony. Sergeant Tim Ball of the School Resource Unit was recognized as this year’s “Deputy of the Year.” James Maulden was recognized as “Detention Officer of the Year.” Yaza Perez received “Detective of the Year.” Nurse Ashley Stalvey…

Media Release-Homicide

Detectives with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide. On Sunday November 14th shortly before 9:00 pm, deputies located the body of a 30 year old male on SW Harmony Lane near State Road 47. The body was located after the suspect reported the incident to law enforcement authorities in a neighboring county.…

New Employees Sworn In

(Pictured from left: Stellabotte, Sheriff Hunter, Johnson, Rogers)   On Wednesday November 3, 2021, five new employees were sworn in at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Michelle Russell was sworn in as a school crossing guard and Tracy Allbritton was sworn in as a receptionist for…