Two Men Arrested Following Pursuit and Crash

On Wednesday, October 25, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested two men on multiple charges including drug and firearm charges following a vehicle pursuit and crash.   At 1:46 pm, a CCSO Deputy stopped a U-Haul truck on I75 near mile marker 431 for an improper lane change which nearly caused a crash. The Deputy…

Sexual Predator Address Notification

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:  Heather Lea Burroughs Address: 175 SW Sundown Way, Lake City, FL 32024 DOB: 4/15/1983 Hair Color: Brown Eyes: Brown   The above subject was…

Senator Rob Bradley Given Friend of the Sheriff Award

On Thursday, October 5, Sheriffs from Florida’s district 5 gathered as Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter, the current vice president of the Florida Sheriffs Association awarded Florida Senator Rob Bradley the “Friend of the Sheriff” award.   In the ceremony at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Operation Center, Senator Bradley was praised for supporting drug control…

Sheriff Hunter Accepts Thank You From State Partner

On Tuesday, October 3, Sheriff Mark Hunter accepted a plaque and thank you letter from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation for CCSO’s involvement in a statewide sting conducted in June of 2017.   CCSO worked jointly with personnel from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (FDBPR) during the one day…

Cone Retires With 30 Years Of Service

On Thursday, September 21, a luncheon was held at the Sheriff’s Operation Center in honor of Ms. Susan Cone. In the retirement ceremony at the beginning of the luncheon, Sheriff Mark Hunter shared with gathered well-wishers that Ms. Susan has been a dedicated and valued member of the Sheriff’s Office for 30 years. Her position…