Missing Teen Sparks Multi-State Search

    On Sunday, November 26, Columbia County Sheriff Office Detectives began a search for a missing 17 year old female believed to be accompanied by an adult.   Caitlyn Frisina, 17 of Fort White left her home, leaving behind her cell phone after doing a factory reset on it. Footprints leading away from the…

Sexual Predator Address Change

Sexual Predator Address Change   In accordance with Florida Statute 775.21, this is a mandatory notification of the changing of address of a registered sexual predator in Columbia County.   Name:  Leroy James Duckworth Address: 343 NW Patriot Ct, Lake City, FL 32055 DOB: 05/22/1964 Hair Color: White Eyes: Brown   The above subject was…

Carjacking Ends With Suspect in Custody

On Tuesday, October 31, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested a 13 year old juvenile on multiple charges including carjacking and abduction following a frantic 911 call from the victim.   At 4:05 pm, the Columbia County Combined Communication Center received a 911 call from a female stating a subject had stolen her car at…

Local Couple Receives 50 Year Plaque

On Thursday, October 26, Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter recognized a local couple for their tremendous support to the Florida Sheriffs Association. In a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office, George and Carol Richardson of Wellborn were presented with the Distinguished Service Award by Sheriff Hunter. They were recognized for their 50 years of contributing to…