March 13, 2026 - Charlotte County, FL A Charlotte County violent offender with multiple arrests will serve 25 years in prison after pleading No Contest to various charges. On March 11, 2026, Anthony Mojica (3/17/2005) stood in a Charlotte County courtroom for sentencing after pleading Nolo-Contendere on multiple charges. The Honorable Judge Shannon McFee announced... Continue Reading →

March 11, 2026 - Englewood, FL Two people were arrested after a juvenile in their care came into contact with fentanyl at LA Ainger Middle School. On the morning of Tuesday, March 10, deputies responded to LA Ainger Middle School in reference to a student who was not breathing. As deputies arrived, they found the... Continue Reading →

March 10, 2026 - Charlotte County, FL CCSO Detective Don Woelke has been recognized as "Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year" for the second consecutive year by the US Attorney's Office Middle District of Florida. The US Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, presented an award to Detective Don Woelke of the Charlotte County... Continue Reading →

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 →