A commonly overlooked group of cyclists in community safety talks is children, as we generally don’t anticipate children riding alone on major roads. Children, however, are the group of cyclists most in danger of sustaining serious injury while riding. More than 70% of children ages 5-14 ride bikes in the United States. Each year more... Continue Reading →
CCSO Juvenile Unit Conducts Checks for Underage Alcohol and Tobacco Sales
(Englewood) – Members of the Juvenile Unit teamed up November 22nd for an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors. The operation included compliance checks on 10 commercial establishments licensed to sell alcohol and tobacco products. All of the ten establishments checked were in compliance. Commercial establishments that were checked and... Continue Reading →
Safe Holiday Travel
The Thanksgiving holiday is a peak travel period for families coming together to celebrate. We are committed to protecting you on our roadways, assisting you in any way possible and providing you with the information you need to travel safely. Follow these tips to help ensure we all Arrive Alive this Thanksgiving: Drive sober, and... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Administrative Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Administrative and District Offices will be closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The offices will reopen on Monday, November 27, at 8:00am. There will be no change in County Jail visitation hours, which will be held all day on Thanksgiving. Urgent media requests... Continue Reading →
Safety Tips for Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shoppers
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just days away, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to make this shopping season a safe one by following these common sense security tips: IN STORE SHOPPING 1. Be aware of your surroundings. In all the excitement of bargain hunting make sure you remain vigilant while entering and... Continue Reading →
Staying Safe at Home
If you’re locked out of your home, can you still get in? …through an unlocked window in the back, or using an extra key hidden under a flowerpot or up on a ledge? Remember: if you can break in, so can a burglar! A small investment of time and money can make your home more... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents to Lookout for “Porch Pirates”
As online shopping activity increases in anticipation of the holiday season, thefts of packages from front porches unfortunately increase as well. These thieves, also known as "porch pirates", are those who take packages from the doorstep of a residence after delivery. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office recommends these helpful tips to stop these package poachers:... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Preparing for 2017 Shop With a Cop Event
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for the 13th annual Shop with a Cop event. Shop with A Cop provides children with positive interaction and one-on-one time with law enforcement during the holidays. Shopping is done each year by deputies from the Sheriff's Office along with officers from the Punta Gorda Police Department... Continue Reading →
Boat Theft Prevention
Surrounding counties are seeing an increase in boat motor thefts. We encourage our residents to be vigilant and report any unusual activities they observe at the time they occur. Vessels running without lights, carrying multiple large containers on deck or loitering in the areas of residential docks and public marinas are of interest, especially in... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Criminal Investigations Unit Arrests Suspect in Vehicle Burglary
In Charlotte County, 58% of the vehicles burglarized in 2017 were unlocked. Help us reduce vehicle burglaries by removing valuables from sight and locking your doors to prevent crimes of opportunity.