Charlotte County, FL - November 23, 2022 On the evening of November 22, 2022, Deputy Christopher Taylor #3624, was fatally struck by a motorist while conducting a traffic stop on I-75 near mile marker 163 in Punta Gorda. Life-saving measures were given on the scene by Good Samaritans and later by Taylor's brothers and sisters... Continue Reading →
Port Charlotte, FL - November 18, 2022 On Thursday, November 17, 2022, the Economic Crimes Unit and Criminal Investigations Unit responded to the Winn Dixie, 3280 Tamiami Trail, in reference to an alleged theft of medication. Kerolos Ibrahim (9/25/91) The investigation revealed the Pharmacy Manager, Kerolos Ibrahim (9/25/91), was captured on video surveillance by Loss... Continue Reading →
Punta Gorda, FL - November 18, 2022 Thursday evening, CCSO dispatchers received a call from three frantic individuals, including two juveniles, driving through the ranchettes stating that they were being chased by a man in a red pickup truck firing a shotgun at them. As they drove onto Duncan Rd. from Bermont Rd., the victims... Continue Reading →
November 2, 2022 - Port Charlotte, FL A man was arrested after deputies found him illegally dumping a felony volume of tree debris into a Port Charlotte vacant lot. On Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at approximately 12:30pm, a deputy was patrolling the undeveloped areas near Friendly St. and Chamberlain Blvd. in Port Charlotte, investigating several... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - November 2, 2022 Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9s Sparta and Apollo have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - November 1, 2022 On behalf of myself and the entire Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, I want to thank all of the members of our community who attended Cops and Goblins last night. It always brings me joy to see the children in their costumes having a good time, and I am... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - October 24, 2022 We are proud to announce that Sheriff Bill Prummell has been recognized by City and State as one of the Top 100 most influential/powerful people in healthcare in Florida. Featured as #69, Sheriff Bill Prummell is listed amongst other influential people with the goal of changing the stigma... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - October 20, 2022 Sadly, as our community rebuilds, some will see this as an opportunity to make a quick buck. To help combat fraud and scams, FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency asks that you report any suspicious activity to the disaster fraud hotline at (866) 720-5721. FEMA inspectors record disaster-caused damage.... Continue Reading →
October 18, 2022 - Port Charlotte, FL A 30-year-old man was arrested by Charlotte County deputies after meeting a juvenile girl to exchange marijuana edibles, vapes, and nicotine for sexual acts. A Port Charlotte mother contacted the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office after having multiple issues with her teenage daughter sneaking out at night. During one... Continue Reading →
It's been three weeks since Hurricane Ian devastated Charlotte County. We have sustained a hard blow from mother nature. Many have lost their homes, their personal belongings gone, lives were lost. It has turned our community, our lives, upside down. As we move forward to rebuild, we must all have patience and resolve. Our strength... Continue Reading →