On Thursday, June 21, a Deputy patrolling a neighborhood in unincorporated Columbia County uncovers a substantial drug operation. The Deputy was driving through the Wise Estate subdivision, when he noticed a car starting to drive away from a home. The car suddenly stopped and the driver tried to conceal himself by reclining his seat back. …
On Tuesday, June 12, Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter recognized a local gentleman for his tremendous support to the Florida Sheriffs Association. In a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office, Mr. Sidney Strickland Jr. of Lake City was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by Sheriff Hunter. He was recognized for 40 years of contributing to…
On Wednesday, May 16 in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter awarded three Deputies the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Lifesaving Medal. Deputy Eric Wright was awarded the Lifesaving Medal for his actions on February 25, 2018 when he gave first aid to a severely injured 5 year old.…
A traffic stop by a Columbia County Deputy Sheriff has led to a large amount of illegal drugs being taken off the streets. On Tuesday, May 15, a Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a car travelling on I75 near mile marker 429 for speeding and driving too fast for conditions while taking part in…
At 10 am Wednesday, May 9, a shooting suspect turned himself in to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Detectives at the Sheriff’s Operation Center , 4917 U.S. Highway 90 E in Lake City. The shooting investigation began Tuesday night when a 911 caller reported a disturbance with shots fired at a home on SE Robinhood…