Deputies Seize Large Amount of Marijuana

On Friday, April 26, 2013, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized a large amount of marijuana. At approximately 5:30 pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on East Hwy 90. Deputies observed two unrestrained children in the back seat. Corporal Matt Grinstead was present with this K-9 partner Zombie. K-9 Zombie alerted to…

Burglary Suspects Identified and Arrested

On Monday, April 29, 2013, two Baker County residents were arrested by Columbia County Sheriff’s Office detectives on charges of burglary. Green’s Marine, a Columbia County business, was burglarized during the overnight hours of April 15, 2013. The suspects stole fishing and archery equipment. The male and female suspects were captured on surveillance video. The…

Burglary Suspects Being Sought

On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary that had occurred overnight to Green’s Marine and Sporting Goods at 1613 E. Duval St. The suspects entered the business and stole archery equipment. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking the communities help in identifying the suspects. The male suspect is described…

Drug Take Back Day

On April 27, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will conduct its sixth “Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative,” a one-day collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement. The initiative will provide an opportunity for the people of Columbia County to voluntarily surrender expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutically controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement…