Placida, FL- May 7, 2021 The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is on scene investigating an abandoned silver 2018 Ford Transit van parked at the Placida Boat Ramp located at 6499 Boca Grande Causeway. The van was discovered after a deputy noticed the Transit van and another vehicle possibly disabled on Placida Road just after midnight.... Continue Reading →

In 2020, there were 68 preventable fatalities of children due to drowning in Florida. The heartbreaking reality is that out of those 68, 81% were 3 and under. Teaching water awareness to young children is extremely important. Drowning can happen in any body of water, not just pools. In fact, children can drown in as... Continue Reading →

Englewood, FL- May 6, 2021 While on patrol in Englewood on May 3rd around 2:30am, a deputy observed a 2021 Chevy Impala approach a red light on S McCall Road and slam on the brakes causing the tires to squeal and smoke to form. The deputy got behind the vehicle and observed it make a... Continue Reading →

Port Charlotte, FL - April 30, 2021 Members of the Narcotics Unit Overdose Squad were investigating recent overdoses that identified Jamil J. Mahshie (07-10-1986) as a potential Fentanyl/ Heroin dealer in the community. Jamil J. Mahshie (07-10-1986 On April 28th, Jamil Mahshie was observed leaving his residence on an electric skateboard. With a warrant in... Continue Reading →

Punta Gorda, FL - April 30, 2021 Early Thursday morning the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics unit, along with assistance from other members conducted a search warrant at 444 Charlotte Street in Punta Gorda, FL. The occupants of the home were brought outside where Frank Vantuyl was found to be in possession of a handgun,... Continue Reading →

Port Charlotte, FL- April 22, 2021 Just before 8pm, deputies responded to a call in reference to a homeless camp occupying a wooded vacant lot located in the 19000 block of Veterans Blvd. This property has a blanket trespass and has been known to produce complaints of narcotic activity. Kenneth T. Glenn (01/17/1963) When deputies... Continue Reading →

From the desk of Sheriff Prummell- Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to remind you that the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office provides receptacles to help you safely get rid of any unused prescription pills you may have at home. Contact your doctor to ask about... Continue Reading →

Englewood, FL - April 16, 2021 Four individuals were arrested following the early morning search warrant of 3101 Bourbon Street in Englewood, Florida. With the assistance of SWAT, the Warrant and Traffic units, the Narcotics unit successfully conducted the search of the Englewood home. While inside, members located a loaded handgun, various rounds of ammunition,... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County, FL - [April 14, 2021] A residence on Green Gulf Blvd in Punta Gorda broke into flames around 2:30 am this morning. A call was placed to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office dispatch team stating that the back of their home, located on the 12000 block of Green Gulf Blvd was on fire.... Continue Reading →