Sexual Predator Address Notification

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:  Edward Leroy Thomas Address: 560 SE Peacock Terrace, Lake City, FL 32025 DOB: 7/3/1943 Hair Color: Grey Eyes:   Brown   The above subject was convicted of:   9/22/2014 for…

Sheriff Recognizes Member for Outstanding Performance

On Thursday, August 17, in a ceremony attended by friends, family, and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter presented Detective Andrea Useche with the Sheriff’s Office Commendation Medal for her outstanding work on a long term multifaceted investigation. In May 2016, Detective Useche began an investigation into a local fraud complaint. As her investigation progressed,…

***Update***Detectives Investigate Shooting

Late Tuesday evening, August 8, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested Steven Moot, 32 of Lake City for attempted murder of his wife as the investigation into a person being shot at a home on Corwin Glen  continues.   Thursday at 5:21 pm, Deputies responded to a 911 call at the home and discovered Amanda…

Detectives Investigate Shooting

On Tuesday, August 8, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were called to the 400 block of Corwin Glen in unincorporated Columbia County due to a 911 call reporting a person had been shot.   At approximately 5:20 pm, the Columbia County Combined Communications Center received a 911 call where an argument could be heard. During…

Harmony in the Streets Summer Camp #2

CCSO School Resource Deputies and staff from the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches put on the second summer camp in Columbia County at Fort White High School last week.  Fun was had by all as highlighted in the attached video.  Many thanks to the local sponsors, who join with Sheriff Mark Hunter to provide a great…