Student Baker Acted After Threatening Statements
On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, Columbia County School Resource Deputies completed an investigation into threatening statements made by a Columbia High School student.
Burglary Spree Cut Short After Trio Inadvertently Target CCSO Deputy’s Personal Vehicle
On Saturday, January 30 in the early morning hours, a trio of burglars were making their rounds when their crime spree was cut short.
Sheriff Hunter Promotes CCSO Member
On Wednesday, January 27 in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff's Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Corporal Murray Smith to the rank of Sergeant.
**UPDATE** Detectives Arrest Man Who Was Shot By Homeowner
On January 12, Detectives arrested Steven Craycraft, 25 for the burglary he committed last week where he was shot by the homeowner.
**UPDATE** Suspect in Infant’s Death Arrested
On January 8, Columbia County Sheriff's Office Detectives arrested Dwight Tyre III, 23 on an arrest warrant for Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child.
Homeowner Shoots Armed Intruder
On the night of January 7, Columbia County Sheriff's Office Deputies were called to 123 August Road in unincorporated Columbia County where a homeowner shot an intruder.
**UPDATE** Infant at the Heart of Abuse Case Dies
On January 6, Columbia County Sheriff's Office was notified shortly after 4 pm that the infant had died.
**UPDATE** Detectives Investigate Cause of Baby’s Injuries
Following the interview with the mother of the infant, Molly Hill, she was allowed to leave the Sheriff's Operations Center to go to the hospital to be with her child.
Detectives Investigate Cause of Baby’s Injuries
On Tuesday, January 5, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a seriously injured baby that had been brought into the Lake City Medical Center for treatment by the baby's mother and her boyfriend.
Sheriff Hunter Promotes CCSO Members
On Wednesday, December 30 in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff's Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted three Sheriff's Office members.
