The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announce the graduation of Captain Bennie Coleman and Captain David Wingate from the Chief Executive Seminar on May 16, 2012 at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Headquarters; located at 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Fla. The 23 seminar graduates represent criminal justice agencies…
On May 10, 2012, a Columbia County woman reported the theft of several pieces of jewelry from her residence. The victim suspected that the person who stole the jewelry knew that she had it and that the suspect was probably in her home for legitimate reasons on the day of the theft. Detective Glenn Wyche…
On Sunday, May 13, 2012, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Virginia man for robbery and other charges. At approximately 2:30 p.m., a man entered the Chevron located at 3828 N. Highway 441, Lake City, FL. The suspect approached the clerk and demanded money. The clerk refused to give the suspect any money. The…
On Thursday, May 10, 2012, detectives with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Columbia County men on drug charges. On May 10, 2012, at approximately 10:15 pm, CCSO detectives assigned to the Multi Jurisdictional Task Force served a search warrant at 3851 N.W. Archer Rd. Detectives discovered marijuana, prescription medications and a firearm in…
On Friday, May 11, 2012, a promotions ceremony was held at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center. Three CCSO deputies were promoted in a ceremony attended by friends, family and coworkers. Lieutenant Joseph Lucas was promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Lucas is a 20 year veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.…