CCSO will be participating in the Florida DHSMV Click it or Ticket Campaign, which runs from March 1 - March 14. The safety belt is your vehicle’s best safety feature, but it only works if you use it! Wearing your seat belt in Florida became a primary offense with The Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti... Continue Reading →
On February 25, at approximately 2:00 AM, an armed robbery occurred outside of the Paddy Wagon Irish Pub, 2681 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. As the victim exited the Paddy Wagon, a black male, later positively identified as Khalil Ali Bynum (08/07/95), grabbed the victims 26 inch, 14 carat yellow gold necklace from his neck... Continue Reading →
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office encourages you to be safe when conducting business transactions resulting from online commerce. We are excited to announce the addition of another safe exchange zone for our resident's convenience. The designated safe zone is at our new District 2 Office, located at 992 Tamiami Trail Suite A, Port Charlotte. The Sheriff’s... Continue Reading →
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the return of an indictment charging Adam Daniel Young (27, Sarasota) with one count of receiving and two counts of possessing child pornography. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in federal prison on each count. According to the court filings, Young possessed more... Continue Reading →
As a result of the tragic school shooting that unfolded at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County last week, many students are reacting, and with good cause. Many of our students are hearing rumors of potential or pending violence that may happen in our schools and they are perpetuating those rumors on various... Continue Reading →
Today the 911 industry celebrates a very important day in history. On February 16, 1968, Senator Rankin Fite made the first 911 call in the United States in Haleyville, Alabama. Several years later, 911 became the nationally recognized number for accessing emergency services and today hundreds of millions of 911 calls are made across the... Continue Reading →
In light of the tragedy in Broward County, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that parents in our community woke up this morning all asking the same question; “What can I do to keep my child safe?” Many of our own deputies are also parents, so we understand those extra kisses and slightly longer hugs... Continue Reading →
Unable to hear or speak and have an emergency? Reaching emergency services under those circumstances just became easier in Charlotte County. Both Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Punta Gorda Police Department 911 Centers are now capable of receiving text messages. Text to 9-1-1 is only be used in the event that someone is unable to... Continue Reading →
A suspect in several recent arson investigations is now in custody after witness statements and evidence collected from the various scenes connected him to the crimes. Brandon Michael Wilson (10/23/1996), of Port Charlotte, is now at the Charlotte County Jail, facing several Arson and Violation of Probation charges.
What is Tax Identity Theft anyway? It occurs when someone uses your stolen Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. You may be unaware that this has happened until you efile your return and discover that a return already has been filed using your SSN. The more you know about tax... Continue Reading →