Memorial Day is approaching which is coined the unofficial kick off of summer. If tradition continues, our waters will be crowded as boaters enjoy the scenery and local sandbars. While most celebrate responsibly, it's important to keep safety in mind. While drinking on the water is legal, it is dangerous for the operator of a... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL- Approximately 1:45pm Thursday afternoon, a rental vehicle identified as a 2020 GMC Yukon was traveling above the speed limit heading northbound near mile marker 159 when a CCSO deputy activated the emergency lights and proceeded with a traffic stop. Shavon C. Morgan(05/03/1995) David Joseph(11/30/1989) The vehicle pulled to the left side of... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL- February of 2020, a 9-1-1 call was received reporting a suspected overdose at a residence on Laverne Street. Road patrol deputies responded and EMS transported the victim to a local hospital. During the same time frame, neighbors from the community began reporting suspicious activity during the day and night time hours. The... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL- UPDATE 5/20/20 What started out as a family argument over loud music, turned into one brother fleeing to safety. While Lij Amanti Genus-Christian was listening to music, another family member began yelling at him for the music being too loud. A firearm was then brandished leading to Lij Amanti Genus-Christian utilizing a... Continue Reading →
Charlote County, FL- The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit recently received information via our online tip submission form regarding the 1995 missing person cold case of Christine Flahive. To the person who sent in this anonymous information:We have received your entry and are interested in the information you supplied. The cold case unit... Continue Reading →
According to the World Health Organization, mental health is defined as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”. Using this definition, one can... Continue Reading →
On Friday, May 8, 2020 – the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a request for agency assistance. A Charlotte County man was reported missing while in San Antonio, TX. The man recently suffered a stroke and is diagnosed with dementia. Because the man was a participant in the CCSO Project Lifesaver program, our office was... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL- The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, to include the Charlotte County Detention Bureau has been proactive and cautious in its handling of the COVID-19 health threat. We are committed to following all protocols recommended by the CDC and are in constant communication with the Department of Health following through with their step-by-step guidance.... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL- Around 10pm on December 31, 2019, deputies were dispatched to the Sunoco gas station located at 2483 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte in reference to a gunshot call. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the victim who advised he was a Lyft driver in the process of picking up a customer near Kenmore... Continue Reading →