Members of the Juvenile Unit teamed up today for an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors. The operation included compliance checks on 12 commercial establishments licensed to sell alcohol and tobacco products. All of the twelve establishments checked were in compliance. Commercial establishments checked that DID NOT sell alcohol or... Continue Reading →
The Selection of Locations for Special Traffic Enforcement
Each week, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office releases a list entitled ‘Special Traffic Enforcement Locations’. These locations, divided into intersection and speed enforcement, will receive extra patrol from the Traffic Unit as a team throughout the stated week. Intersection enforcement is primarily based on crash statistics. Locations for speed enforcement are selected after a speed... Continue Reading →
Armed Suspect Arrested After Hour-Long Search; Multiple Charges Pending
On 12/20/2017, at approximately 8:10 am, the office manager of Southwest Lawn Service located at 25491 Fortran Drive, in Punta Gorda, Florida 33982, contacted the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office in reference to an employee, Wade Lee Brown (11/28/1992), who came to work wielding a firearm. The employees reported that Brown took several shirts out of... Continue Reading →
CCSO Receives Ballistic Vest for K9 Odin from the Retired Law Enforcement Association of Southwest Florida
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a new bulletproof vest for K9 Odin on Tuesday during a presentation at the Sheriff’s Office. The Retired Law Enforcement Officers Association of Southwest Florida provided the vest to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office at no cost to the agency. K9 Odin is the 10th patrol dog at the... Continue Reading →
CCSO Narcotics Unit Busts Marijuana Cultivation Enterprise in Punta Gorda
On December 15, 2017 members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant for a residence located on Disston Avenue in Punta Gorda. The residence was located after a traffic stop by the Lee County Sheriff's Office spurred an investigation by CCSO Narcotics Detectives. The occupants of the residence, Lazaro Banos... Continue Reading →
Police Service Dogs Living at Home
As we continue to grieve the loss of K9 Edo, we are unfortunately left with many questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. This is especially hard for his handler and his family as they continue to mourn. As an agency, we are grateful for the outpouring of support received from this community both during... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team Recognized by Florida SWAT Association
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team was recently honored for excellence at the SWAT Round-Up International hosted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office training facility in Orlando, Florida in November. The Florida Sheriff’s Association(FSA) presented the CCSO SWAT Team with the Presidential Award. Every year the Florida Sheriff’s Association chooses one... Continue Reading →
What To Do When You Approach An Emergency Scene on the Road
Many drivers who approach an emergency scene on the roadway do not know how to react or what to do. This confusion can be deadly for first responders, vehicle crash victims, and other motorists approaching the scene. Here are tips for what to do when you are approaching an emergency scene on the roadway. If... Continue Reading →
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Awards Grant to CCSO for Project Lifesaver Program
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA has awarded grant funding to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, in Punta Gorda, Fla., for their Project Lifesaver International Program. The $5,000 grant will help serve more people in the community affected by dementia who wander, and increase safety. “AFA strongly believes in helping grassroots organizations provide the hands-on... Continue Reading →