Sheriff Thanks Our Volunteers

On Friday, November 14, in a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office Operations Center, Sheriff Mark Hunter praised the members of the Citizen Service Unit for their dedication and thanked them for their volunteer service. The Citizens Service Unit (CSU) was formed in 2006 and is comprised entirely of citizen volunteers who provide non-law enforcement services…

Two New Members Join CCSO

On Wednesday, November 12, in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter swore in two new members. Mr. Evan Brand was sworn in as Detention Deputy and Mr. John Hartzog took the oath as a civilian employee. Detention Deputy Brand will be assigned to the Detention Division as a…

Deputies Arrest Two on Violent Felony Warrants

On Thursday, November 6, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two violent felons after a brief standoff. Deputies received a tip from a citizen that a warranted male, Tyrece Roundtree 25, was just seen at 140 SW Jupiter Glen in the unincorporated area of the county. Deputies arrived and saw Roundtree on the porch with…

Deputies Receive Commendations

On Monday, November 3, the local chapter of The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution honored two Columbia County Deputy Sheriffs for their part in saving the life of a two month old baby on March 7, 2014. Lieutenant Katina Dicks and Deputy Brian Lucas were awarded the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal…