Detectives Investigating Homicide

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the possible homicide of a female. Shortly before 11:30am on Sunday, September 3, 2023, deputies were dispatched to a field in the area of SW Haltiwanger Road in reference to what was reported as a body which had been located. The complainant showed deputies the location, and deputies…

New Employees Sworn In

Deputy Canady with Sheriff Hunter   On Friday, September 1st, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony for three new employees. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. Amy Robinson was sworn in as a records clerk, Kiersten Canaday was sworn in as a deputy sheriff, and Michael McCarthy was sworn in…

Update Regarding Arrests at CHS Football Game

(Left: Scippio, Right: Smith)   The two subjects who were arrested at the Columbia High School football game this past Friday evening have been identified as 18-year-old Anthony Smith and 17-year-old Jeremy Scippio. Although Scippio is a juvenile, Florida Statute allows for his identity to be released due to the severity of the charges. Both…

Senator Bradley Receives FSA Award

Pictured from Left: Sheriff Gordon Smith (Bradford County), Sheriff Mark Hunter (Columbia County), Senator Jennifer Bradley, Sheriff Michelle Cook (Clay County), and Sheriff Brad Whitehead (Union County)   On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Sheriff Hunter, and three other sheriffs, presented Senator Jennifer Bradley with the “Friend of the Sheriff” Award from the Florida Sheriff’s Association.…

FINS-and-PINS Check Presentation to FSYR

On Friday, August 18, 2023, Sheriff Hunter presented a check to Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches (FSYR) president, Bill Frye. The check was for funds raised from the 12th Annual Fins-and-Pins event which was held back in April. This year’s event raised over $34,000 for the FSYR. Since the event started, it has raised over $355,000…