New Volunteer Joins Sheriff’s Office

On Wednesday, September 19, 2012, Ms. Ana Moore joined the Citizens Service Unit at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. In a ceremony attended by friends and co-workers, Ms. Moore was officially welcomed and sworn-in by Sheriff Mark Hunter. The Citizens Service Unit is an all volunteer division at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. CSU members…

Multi Agency Operation Seizes Synthetic Substances

On Wednesday, September 12, 2012, a multi agency law enforcement operation resulted in the seizure of synthetic marijuana and bath salts from local businesses. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Lake City Police Department, State Attorney’s Office and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for the morning operation. On March 23, 2012, Florida Governor…

Man Arrested after Shooting Incident

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, at approximately 7:40 pm, a Columbia County man was arrested on multiple charges following a shooting incident at his home. Deputies responded to a residence off N.W. Falling Creek Rd. to investigate a reported home invasion and shooting. The complainant reported to Deputies that an unknown male suspect entered his…

New Member Joins CCSO

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012, Tracey Hicks joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Ms. Hicks was officially sworn-in by Sheriff Mark Hunter in a ceremony attended by friends and co-workers. Ms. Hicks is assigned as a Receptionist at the Columbia County Detention Facility. We would like to welcome Ms. Hicks to the Sheriff’s Office family…