Sheriff Recognizes Members with Commendation Medals

On Thursday, April 27, in a ceremony attended by friends, family, and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter presented three agency members with awards due to their outstanding work achievements. Sergeant Jimmy Watson, Detective Cal Fenner (Ret), and Forensic Technician Jason Massey were awarded the Sheriff’s Office Commendation Medal for their efforts in solving a…

Detectives Investigate Suspicious Death

On Wednesday, April 26, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Detectives began a death investigation in unincorporated Columbia County.   Just after 4:30 am, CCSO Deputies responded to the 1900 block of SW Nautilus Road due to a report of an unresponsive female lying on the side of the roadway. When Deputies arrived, they discovered the female…

Sheriff Hunter Promotes CCSO Member

On Wednesday, March 22 in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Detention Deputy Amy Geiger to the rank of Corporal. Corporal Geiger has been with CCSO since 2013 and will remain assigned to the Detention Division where she will be a shift supervisor at the Detention Facility.…

Public Notice of Sexual Predator Address

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:  David E. Bailey Address: 1482 SW Commercial Glen Lake City, FL 32025 DOB:  9/1/1974 Hair Color: Brown Eyes: Brown   The above subject was…