Argument Leads to Stabbing; 4 Injured

On Saturday, July 19 at 8 pm, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office responded to 290 SW Wendy Terrence due to a report of 3 or 4 people being stabbed. When deputies arrived they located 2 victims that had been stabbed and 2 that were cut. The preliminary investigation revealed an argument between the occupants of…

Two Toddlers on a Walkabout Lands Three in Jail

On Monday, July 14, at 9:28 am, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Mayfair Subdivision off SR 247, where a concerned citizen found two toddlers wandering unsupervised. Deputies learned that Tony Petty had found the toddlers near the intersection of Pilots Way and Mayfair Lane at about 8:30 am. Mr. Petty took them…

***Update*** Robert Church in Custody

***UPDATE July 9 10:30 pm***Church In Custody  On Wednesday, July 9 at 10:20 pm, Robert Church turned himself in at the Columbia County Detention Facility.  He was booked on aggravated battery, felon in possession of a firearm, and discharging a firearm in public with no bond.   (Updated July 9, 10 am) Victims Status-Deputies Investigate Early Morning…

Detectives Serve Search Warrant

On Wednesday, July 9, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a residence, 3839 E US Hwy 90 lot 1 in Lake City. The warrant was a result of an investigation into internet child pornography. The investigation was initiated after information was received that a local man had downloaded child pornography onto…