Sheriff Hunter Promotes Crews

On Friday, July 14 in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Deputy Blaine Crews to the rank of Corporal. Corporal Crews has been with CCSO since 2014 and will remain in the Patrol Division where he will be a shift supervisor. We would like to congratulate Corporal…

Harmony in the Streets Summer Camp #1

Each Summer, Sheriff Mark Hunter hosts two summer camps for students to offer them a fun and safe environment, while interacting with first responders.  This 14 minute video from the first camp at Melrose Elementary School demonstrates the excellent time had by all!. The Sheriff’s Office teams up with the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches to provide these quality camps.  Local businesses and…

Unlicensed Contractor Sting Nets Six

On Thursday, June 22, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested six subjects during an undercover sting targeting unlicensed contractors.   CCSO worked jointly with personnel from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (FDBPR) during the one day sting to highlight the need for the public to use due care when hiring contractors.    …

Deputies Arrest White Springs Fugitive

On Thursday, June 8, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested a dangerous fugitive that two days earlier shot at a bail bondsman in White Springs, Florida.   A CCSO warrants Deputy received information that Damon Crosby, 39 was seen in an apartment at the Cedar Park Apartments in Lake City. Deputies and Detectives cordoned off…

Sheriff Hunter Promotes Clay

On Friday, June 2 in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Detective Darrel Clay to the rank of Corporal. Corporal Clay has been with CCSO since 2006 and will be transferred from the Criminal Investigation Division to the Patrol Division where he will be a shift supervisor.…