Each morning, Clinician Kelly Decker reviews the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office call log from the previous day, checking over each narrative for indications that those involved in a particular incident are in need of mental health services. As a member of the new Mental Health Unit, Decker then provides follow-up to those who could benefit... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County deputies responded to North Shore Drive in Port Charlotte just after midnight on Thursday, after an alert citizen called in to report hearing noise coming from a vacant residence. The caller then observed two males walking around another home and watched the males attempt to pull up the garage door. The caller was... Continue Reading →
Update: 1/15/19 - The CCSO Cold Case Unit is now actively investigating this incident as a homicide, thanks to new information recently received. If you have information on Christine Flahive's murder, please contact the Cold Case Unit at coldcase@ccso.org or 941-575-5361. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSx6fpW-F08 Original Post (1/4/19): As we approach the anniversary of the disappearance of Christine... Continue Reading →
The Cold Case Detectives want to thank the person that submitted an online tip yesterday January 2, 2019 regarding one of our unsolved homicides. To protect the person that submitted the tip, we are not identifying the case. This tip is probably right on target and we would very much like to speak with the... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7441Z5in8M This past October, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office participated in the latest training of Waste Management’s drivers in its community safety program Waste Watch. Through this program, company drivers act as an extra set of eyes and ears for sheriff’s deputies, police, fire department and emergency services, reporting emergencies or any suspicious activity that... Continue Reading →
The holiday season can elicit feelings of anxiety and/or depression due to an increase of the expectations and levels of stress that are associated with the season. There are steps one can take to manage anxiety and depression during the holidays:
As most of our local schools take a break for the holidays, there will be many opportunities for families to spend a little extra time together – a break from the daily rush of extra-curricular activities. This extra time presents an opportunity to discuss social media use and the internet with your children. You probably... Continue Reading →
A burglary suspect is in jail today, after he was caught on Wednesday redeeming lottery tickets stolen during a burglary earlier in the week. Joseph Allen Dillow (9/14/78), of Sarasota, is now charged with Burglary, Grand Theft, and Dealing in Stolen Property. Charlotte County deputies responded Monday morning to the Orin Little Convenience Store on... Continue Reading →
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office was notified this week of concerns regarding HD Custom Homes, a business operating in Charlotte County. The Sheriff's Office has received 25 reports in reference to the builder. Cpl. Paul Guyton, Certified Fraud Examiner & Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist for the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is examining HD Custom Homes,... Continue Reading →