Promotion and Swear-In

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Sheriff Hunter swore in a new agency member and promoted another employee. Sirena Davison was promoted to the rank of Corporal and Brittany Bines was sworn in as an LPN. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Corporal Davison will be a shift supervisor at the Columbia…

Media Release- Double Shooting

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office are continuing to investigate a double shooting which resulted in the death a local teenager. On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 shortly after 5:00pm, deputies responded to the intersection of SE Lochlynn Ter. and SE Putnam St. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located two 17 year old juveniles…

Media Release-Casino Shooting

     (Bayshine Leary)   On Saturday, January 30, 2021 shortly after 3:00am, deputies responded to a shooting at the “Q-Time 777” casino on East Duval Street near Cider Avenue. The incident resulted in one person being pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigation has revealed that Bayshine Leary (42 years of age), had been at…

Stancil Promoted to Sergeant

On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Sheriff Hunter promoted Corporal Michael Stancil to the rank of Sergeant. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Sergeant Stancil has served as a shift supervisor at the Columbia County Detention Facility and will remain at the Detention Facility as a Sergeant. Please join us in congratulating…

Sheriff Hunter Sworn in Office

(Sheriff Hunter is sworn in by Circuit Judge Melissa Olin. His wife, Marilyn, holds the Bible)   On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Sheriff Mark Hunter was sworn in during a ceremony held at the school board complex in Lake City. All elected Constitutional officials were sworn in during the ceremony, which was attended by family,…