Two Citizens Recognized for Their Service

This morning, May 30, 2013,  Sheriff Mark Hunter presented the Distinguished Service Award to Mr. George Richardson and his wife Carol. The Richardson’s are being recognized for 45 years of service and support to the Florida Sheriff’s Association. We would like to extend our most sincerest appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Richardson for supporting our…

New Member Joins CCSO

On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, Sheriff Mark Hunter welcomed a new member to the Sheriff’s Office family. In a ceremony attended by family, friends and coworkers, Mr. Gregory Lance Stapleton was officially sworn in as a Deputy. Deputy Stapleton will be assigned to the Columbia County Detention Facility as a Detention Deputy. We would like…

2012 Annual Crime Statistics

Today, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has released its annual crime report. The statistics are from a reporting period of January 2012 to December 2012. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is very proud of the statistics for the year but also realize that there is always ways to improve. In Columbia County, a…

Two Arrested on Burglary Charges

On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, two men were arrested for allegedly committing a burglary and stealing several firearms. On May 6, 2013, the victim reported to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office that her home was burglarized and several items of value, including firearms, were stolen. The victim received information that identified a suspect in the…