The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Unit is wrapping up their first month in action, continuing to gain momentum toward their assigned goal from Sheriff Bill Prummell. Simply stated, the team's mission is to reduce the prevalence of violence in Charlotte County both in and out of domestic situations. The unit currently has three... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced today that the Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit has closed a 2001 murder case after the unexpected death of the suspect in the investigation. Victoria Arena, 32, was murdered on or about June 11, 2001. Her body was dumped in a wooded area near an orange grove about 100... Continue Reading →
Communication between vigilant neighbors led to an arrest for illegal dumping in their community only two days after the incident occurred. Kevin Smiley (6/11/54), was arrested on October 22 for dumping approximately 70 gallons of human waste onto a roadway in Punta Gorda. Charlotte County deputies responded to the 7300 block of Cleveland Drive in... Continue Reading →
Shortly before 11:00 am this morning, Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies responded to the Walmart, 19100 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, for a disturbance. Upon arrival, it was determined that a white male approached a female who was sitting in her vehicle in the parking lot and demanded that she exit her vehicle. A minor scuffle ensued... Continue Reading →
Members of the Juvenile Unit teamed up on Friday (10/19) 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 throughout Charlotte County. Nine of the establishments checked were in compliance, and one was found not... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy First Class Michael Wedgewood is now a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), credentialed by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists. The CFCE is a certification program derived from a series of technical computer/digital forensics competencies. The CFCE certification program consists of a six month, two stage process: Peer Review Certification... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Corporal Paul Guyton is now a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, credentialed by the Association of Certified Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). Cpl. Guyton, a trained and experienced fraud and financial crimes investigator, met the strict prerequisites required to apply for the program. After completing the six months of training, Cpl. Guyton passed... Continue Reading →
An Englewood man is in custody at the Charlotte County Jail this morning on multiple charges stemming from an arrest Sunday morning. Joshua Kelly Gault (2/4/86), was arrested on multiple aggravated battery charges after deputies made contact with him near Waterside Drive and Maryland Avenue at approximately 8:00am. A caller reported Gault was walking down... Continue Reading →
A suspect is in custody at the Charlotte County Jail today after a Thursday evening traffic stop investigation led to the discovery of felony drugs and $193,925 in US Currency inside his vehicle. Robert Flanagan (2/2/1985) of Bradenton, Florida, was stopped by a Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputy at 11:15pm on Thursday evening near Toledo... Continue Reading →
Nothing Is More Important Than Ensuring Our Right to Vote Election season is all about your voice being heard. As Americans, we head to the polls to perform our civic duty by voting on legislation, on people to fill important positions within our local, state, and federal government, and on rules which govern our lives.... Continue Reading →