Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy First Class Michael Wedgewood is now a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), credentialed by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists. The CFCE is a certification program derived from a series of technical computer/digital forensics competencies. The CFCE certification program consists of a six month, two stage process: Peer Review Certification... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Corporal Paul Guyton is now a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, credentialed by the Association of Certified Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). Cpl. Guyton, a trained and experienced fraud and financial crimes investigator, met the strict prerequisites required to apply for the program. After completing the six months of training, Cpl. Guyton passed... Continue Reading →

An Englewood man is in custody at the Charlotte County Jail this morning on multiple charges stemming from an arrest Sunday morning. Joshua Kelly Gault (2/4/86), was arrested on multiple aggravated battery charges after deputies made contact with him near Waterside Drive and Maryland Avenue at approximately 8:00am. A caller reported Gault was walking down... Continue Reading →

Nothing Is More Important Than Ensuring Our Right to Vote Election season is all about your voice being heard. As Americans, we head to the polls to perform our civic duty by voting on legislation, on people to fill important positions within our local, state, and federal government, and on rules which govern our lives.... Continue Reading →

As the Charlotte County Sheriff, I have spent countless hours following an arrest explaining the constitutional rights afforded to someone accused of a crime. I wish I could say I have spent a similar amount of time talking with crime victims about their own rights, but unfortunately victims lack any clear, enforceable constitutional protections. Imagine... Continue Reading →

A Charlotte County resident is now facing Federal counterfeiting charges after a multi-jurisdictional investigation by the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Economic Crimes Unit, North Port Police Department, Desoto County Sheriff's Office and the United States Secret Service. The investigation began in May in Charlotte County and led to the discovery of U.S. Currency being counterfeited... Continue Reading →

Two suspects have been arrested for illegal dumping after storing and then abandoning over 500 pounds of trash, furniture, and debris on a vacant lot in Port Charlotte. The lot, located at 1917 Cedarwood Street, came to the attention of the Community Policing Unit in February of this year after two homeless subjects, Mark Rollins... Continue Reading →