MEDIA RELEASE-Body Found in Forest

Detectives are investigating a suspicious death in the area of NE Gumswamp Road West of NE Range Road. At approximately 3:00pm on today’s date, deputies were dispatched to a forest road in this area for a report of a body which was located by a citizen. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed that there was a deceased…

Swear In & Promotions

Jacob Price w/ Sheriff Hunter   On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in and promotional ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and agency personnel. Jacob Price was sworn in as an Evidence and Forensics Technician. Sergeant Keith Spradley was promoted to the rank of…

Subject Arrested for Travelling to Meet Minor

CCSO ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) made an arrest Monday morning of a Suwannee County man who traveled to Lake City in an attempt to meet a minor. The subject, Terence Eugene Lawrence (33), believed he was talking online with a 13-year-old girl. During his conversation he described sexual acts he wished to engage in…

New Employee Sworn In

On Wednesday March 29th, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Angela Witt was sworn in as the new receptionist for the Columbia County Detention Facility. Please join us in welcoming her to our team!