March 9, 2026 - Punta Gorda, FL A woman was arrested after confessing to the murder of her roommate in Punta Gorda. On the evening of March 8, 2026, Charlotte County deputies were dispatched to a residence on Gewant Blvd. in reference to a person not breathing. Upon arrival, deputies located a man, identified as... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County, FL - March 9, 2026 Women’s History Month in 2025 will be one for the history books at the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA). Tallahassee, Fla. (March 6, 2025) – The Florida Sheriffs Association is proud to announce the successful graduation of Class 2 of the Florida Sheriffs Women’s Leadership Academy. This groundbreaking leadership program is designed... Continue Reading →

March 2, 2026 - Port Charlotte, FL A wanted homicide suspect pulled a firearm and attempted to shoot a Charlotte County deputy during his arrest. On February 20, 2026, Charlotte County deputies received intelligence that two suspects in a Sarasota County burglary were driving through their jurisdiction in a rental car. After observing a traffic... Continue Reading →

February 27, 2026 - Charlotte County, FL A second suspect has been arrested on charges related to a string of unoccupied residential burglaries in the Englewood area. Shyla M. Robinett (6/4/1981) Dating back to the end of 2025, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has been investigating multiple burglaries of unoccupied homes in the Englewood area.... Continue Reading →

February 10, 2026 - Punta Gorda, FL Two individuals have been convicted on separate drug related cases, with one resulting in a death from the sale of fentanyl. On February 4, 2026, Scott Kyle Wright (10/27/1985) was convicted on charges for his involvement in a drug overdose where fentanyl was distributed to the victim, subsequently... Continue Reading →

February 5, 2026 - Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte woman was arrested after offering sexual acts for money to a detective during an undercover operation. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received a tip that illegal prostitution had been occurring at AAA Rose Massage, located at 3315 S. Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. Detectives planned... Continue Reading →

January 28, 2026 - Charlotte County, FL On January 27, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Detective Don Woelke had the opportunity to speak at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), where he shared his expertise on combating the issue of human trafficking with staff members. Detective Woelke is currently assigned to an FBI Task Force, where he... Continue Reading →

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Charlotte County, Florida Sheriff William G. “Bill” Prummell, Jr. as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect... Continue Reading →

January 21, 2026 - Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte woman was arrested after stealing more than $30k worth of property from a disabled veteran in her care. On December 21, 2025, a Port Charlotte man contacted CCSO and reported someone had entered his Winchester gun safe and removed gold jewelry and multiple types of... Continue Reading →

January 21, 2026 - Port Charlotte, FL A teenager was arrested after brandishing and firing a gun outside of a Waffle House restaurant late Saturday night. Just after 11pm on Saturday, January 17, deputies responded to the Waffle House located at 810 Kings Highway in Port Charlotte in reference to a male who had discharged... Continue Reading →