The FBI Fort Myers Child Exploitation Task Force arrested William Henry Thomas (11/26/49), on new charges Thursday. He was previously adjudicated guilty on December 20, 2002 in Charlotte County for Possession of Child Pornography. A Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputy, DFC Woelke, serves on this task force and participated in the investigation. The investigation began... Continue Reading →
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has opened up registration for the Junior Law Academy Summer Camp. The camp is open to middle school students (ages 11-14), and this will be the program's 6th summer in operation. The Junior Law Academy is designed to give young people the opportunity to learn about the Charlotte County Sheriff’s... Continue Reading →
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has been awarded CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation. This accomplishment, presented by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, marks the 5th consecutive recognition for the agency. The award was presented at CALEA's Spring Conference on March 24th, 2018, to Sheriff Bill Prummell and members of the Professional Compliance team. The... Continue Reading →
On April 5, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit served a search warrant on Eppinger Drive in Port Charlotte, concluding a lengthy investigation with an arrest of suspect Michelle Lynn Barham (3/28/74) on multiple drug charges. The investigation was a partnership between the Sheriff's Office and the North Port Police Department. During a search... Continue Reading →
The weather is perfect to be outdoors! As you pull your bicycle out of the garage now that winter is past, it is a great time to review some good practices for theft prevention so you can enjoy your rides. Most thieves are opportunists, so the easiest way to defeat them is making your bike... Continue Reading →