Public Awareness

Detectives are investigating a sex crimes case involving the subject pictured below. Justin Powers has been arrested in relation to various sex offenses. Detectives are asking the public to be aware of this information as additional victims could be forthcoming. If anyone has information regarding other potential victims in connection with Powers, please contact Detective…

Sheriff Hunter Promotes 2 Employees

On Wednesday April 21, 2021, Sheriff Hunter promoted two members of our agency. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and Sheriff’s Office personnel. Tracy Hicks was promoted to Warrants Supervisor at the Columbia County Detention Facility. Prior to this assignment, Hicks served in various capacities throughout the agency. Most recently, she was an administrative…

Sheriff Hunter Swears In New Employee

On Wednesday April 14, 2021, Sheriff Hunter held a swear-in ceremony at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center. Adam Wetherington was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. The ceremony was attended by Sheriff’s Office employees and family. Please join us in welcoming Deputy Wetherington to our team!

Children Located Safe!

We are pleased to announce that the investigation into a child abduction has come to a safe conclusion. Investigation led to the safe recovery of Lucy and Jaxon Evans at a motel in Suwannee County, Florida. An AMBER Alert was issued on Wednesday evening after the children were abducted by their biological parents, David Evans…