Three arrested after shooting

On Sunday, July 25, 2010, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people for allegedly shooting at an occupied vehicle. Deputy John Snipes was on patrol on U.S. 27 in Ft. White at approximately 1:00 a.m. Deputy Snipes observed a maroon Pontiac pass by him in the opposite direction at a high rate of speed.…

Armed Robber Caught

On Tuesday, 7/20/10, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a Starke resident was arrested by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office for attempting to rob the S & S store at Baya Ave and Country Club Rd. The suspect entered the store and approached the clerk. The man displayed a handgun and told the clerk to give him…

86 year old arrested

On Sunday, July 19, 2010, Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested an 86 year old Lake City man for attempting to lure a child into his car. Deputies were called to assist the Lake City Police Dept on a traffic stop on U.S. 90 East near the Mercy Medical Center at approximately 9:00 p.m. A citizen…

Baker County Robbery Suspect Caught

On Monday, July 19, 2010, Columbia County Sheriffs Deputies arrested a man wanted from Baker County on multiple felony charges. At approximately 12:05 a.m., CCSO deputies were called to the McDonalds on U.S. 90 West. A man had called CCSO stating that Ryan Wayne Phillips was with him and wanted to turn himself in. Deputy…

Man Charged with Attempted Armed Robbery

A Columbia County man was charged with Attempted Armed Robbery following a one day crime spree. Kyle Donald Waltrip was charged by the Lake City Police Department for allegedly committing armed robberies at TCBY and Home Depot on July 12, 2010. The Tractor Supply Company was also targeted by Mr. Waltrip that same day. The…