Columbia County District Attorney's Office

05/31/2026

Our Victim/Witness Coordinator, Alicia and Montour/Main Townships Chief Phil Savidge had a blast doing sand art with all the kids at the Summer Learning Festival yesterday! Thank you to our local Libraries for hosting and offering so many enriching opportunities to our youth all year round!

05/12/2026

During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week each year, our office selects an organization to support through community awareness efforts and donation drives. This year, we were honored to again support Fierce Love 4 Good and their Angel Pack Program for trafficking survivors.

We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming generosity and support shown by our community and local law enforcement agencies. Thanks to your kindness, we were able to help provide comfort, care, and essential items to survivors in need.

A tremendous thank you to:
• South Centre Township Police
• Scott Township Police - Columbia County
• Journey Bank Staff Members
• Southern Columbia High School National Honor Society
• Girl Scout Troop 32452
• The John Family
And the many other individuals throughout our community who contributed to this effort.

Your support truly makes a difference.

04/24/2026

Today, to close out National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, we held the 3rd Annual Columbia County Victim Service Award Ceremony to recognize those in our community who are strong advocates and supporters of crime Victims in our communities.

Chief Kristen Cunnington (Briar Creek Township Police) and Patrolman Clint Libby (South Centre Township Police) received this year’s Law Enforcement Victim Service Awards.

Brittany Boyer (Columbia County Children & Youth Services) received the Frances Fraley Community Partner Victim Service Award.

All three recipients have made monumental contributions to victim services in our county and the District Attorney’s Office is very grateful for their hard work. Congratulations!

04/17/2026

9:15 AM UPDATE - CHILD HAS BEEN FOUND

MISSING CHILD!

The Bloomsburg Police Department is attempting to locate Kaidance Black, who is a 15 year old, female, 5'04", 130 lbs, with blonde hair, brown eyes and is wearing dark clothing. Kaidance went missing on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at approximately

03/23/2026

Excellent information!

Scammers are posing as celebrities to trick you. Here are some warning signs:

• Unsolicited Messages: Celebrities will not randomly message you asking for money or personal information.
• Too-Good-to-Be-True Offers: Be cautious of offers like exclusive deals, prizes, or investment opportunities that seem overly generous.
• Requests for Money: Genuine celebrities will not ask you to send money, gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
• Website or links look fake: URLs are misspelled or lack HTTPS encryption.
• Urgency and Pressure: Scammers often use urgent language to rush your decision-making.

Stay vigilant and verify through official channels. Share this to help others stay safe!
Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find out more and report to the appropriate agency at VSAFE.gov or by calling (833) 38V-SAFE.

To learn more about scams targeting Veterans’ benefits: https://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/fraud-prevention.asp

03/09/2026

🌟 Internship Opportunities! 🌟

The Columbia County District Attorney’s Office is seeking interns for the upcoming Summer and Fall 2026 semesters. These unpaid positions are perfect for students pursuing degrees in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related fields.

We are looking for individuals who are reliable, respect confidentiality, possess a clean criminal/child abuse record, and are at ease collaborating with law enforcement professionals regularly. Pre-start date clearances will be mandatory.

Interested in joining our team? Send your resume and 3 references to Janelle Neidig at [email protected] by 3/27/26.

03/09/2026

10/30/2025

Parents — keep your trick-or-treaters SAFE while they're out gathering goodies this Halloween. 🎃🍬

Tips for drivers: NHTSA.gov/Halloween-Safety-Tips

10/20/2025

Thank you to all who participated in our 4th Annual Trunk or Treat! What a huge success with nearly 50 trunks!

10/05/2025

Please keep Aiden’s family, friends, and the first responders in your thoughts and prayers.