Lussier Graduates from FBI National Academy

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Lieutenant Todd Lussier graduated from the FBI National Academy. The FBI National Academy is a professional course for law enforcement leaders held at the FBI training facility in Quantico, Virginia. The course of study serves to improve the administration of justice in law enforcement agencies…

Traffic Stop Uncovers Major Fraud Operation

A routine traffic stop by a Columbia County Deputy Sheriff has potentially uncovered a major fraud operation that possibly has international ties.   On Wednesday, January 17, a CCSO Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a car travelling on I75 for failing to maintain a single lane.   The driver produced a Brazilian identification card…

Sheriff Presents Lifetime FSA Award

On Friday, December 29, Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter recognized a national business organization for their support to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.   In a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office, Select Rehabilitation LLC was presented with the Honorary Lifetime Membership in the Florida Sheriffs Association by Sheriff Hunter.   Select Rehabilitation oversees the rehabilitation…

Sheriff Hunter Promotes Sullivan

On Friday, December 8 in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Deputy Brett Sullivan to the rank of Corporal. Corporal Sullivan has been with CCSO since 2014 and will remain in the Patrol Division as a shift supervisor. We would like to congratulate Corporal Sullivan on his…