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…

Lt. Lee Graduates Commanders Academy

Pictured From Left: FSA Director Steve Casey, FSA President Sheriff Bobby McCallum (Levy County), Lt. Martin Lee, Sheriff Mark Hunter, Sheriff Morris Young (Gadsden County)   On Friday April 8, 2022, Class 10 of the Florida Sheriffs Institute Commanders Academy held their graduation ceremony in Tallahassee. Lieutenant Martin Lee from our agency attended this year’s…

Sheriff Hunter Presents FSA Legislative Awards

Sheriff Hunter & Representative Brannan   On Friday, March 25, 2022, Sheriff Mark Hunter presented the Florida Sheriffs Association’s Legislative Award to Representative Chuck Brannan and Senator Jennifer Bradley at a ceremony which was held at the CCSO Operations Center. The awards were presented in recognition of the contributions these legislators have made to criminal justice…