A Lake City man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident which resulted in the death of Kendrick Jerry (47) which occurred in late June of this year. A warrant was issued for Michael Andrew Smith (35) of Lake City after a grand jury convened today and returned an indictment. Smith was taken…
Sheriff Hunter would like to commend members of the Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force for their continued efforts in combatting illegal narcotics in our community. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida recently announced a guilty plea entered by a local drug supplier. Austin Harper (26) of Lake City, pleaded guilty in federal…
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center. The ceremony was attended by family, and CCSO personnel. Kathryn Hoover was sworn in as a detention officer. She will be assigned to the Columbia County Detention Facility. Please join us in welcoming her to our team!
Multiple people will face charges after an attempt to introduce contraband into the Columbia County Detention Facility. On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, staff noticed what appeared to be something suspicious about an item which had been left for an inmate. Upon further examination of the item, which was a tube of Poligrip, it was discovered…
On Wednesday, July 5,2023, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony for a new employee. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. James Tedjeske was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. Please join us in welcoming Deputy Tedjeske to our team!