COVID 19 Precautions

As the nation responds to the COVID 19 pandemic, we at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office are adapting to the challenges associated with providing professional law enforcement services to our community while keeping our citizens and our personnel safe and virus free.   “I want to assure the citizens of Columbia County, that if or…

Sheriff Promotes Ashcraft

On Wednesday, March 25, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Detention Deputy Brittany Ashcraft to the rank of Corporal.   In a private ceremony, Corporal Ashcraft, who has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2016, was “pinned” by her father. Following her promotion, she will remain assigned to the Detention Division where she will be a shift…

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Operation Dry Streets Focuses on Roadway Safety in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 11, 2020) – Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, and the Florida Highway Patrol announced the launch of Operation Dry Streets, a joint statewide initiative that focuses on keeping the roads safe for citizens and visitors across Florida. The operation targets those who drive impaired and otherwise jeopardize public…