A suspect in the theft of a trailer is in custody today after video of the theft was posted to the Sheriff's Office Facebook page Thursday morning. An anonymous tipster called in after watching the video, leading to the recovery of the trailer and the arrest of Thomas Pusey (9/18/74). Charlotte County deputies responded to... Continue Reading →
Take Me Home is a program designed to assist those who are unable to speak for themselves by providing information to law enforcement for people with special needs such as (but not limited to) Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism or Down Syndrome. The ability to add your loved one’s information to this database has recently become easier... Continue Reading →
An investigation into a suspicious person in a gas station parking lot led to the arrest of a suspect on multiple drug charges early this morning. Jackyoln Simpkins (9/3/83) of Fort Myers was arrested in the parking lot of the Marathon Gas Station on Jones Loop Road in Punta Gorda after a search of her vehicle led to the discovery of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Meth, and other drugs. Additional information on the investigation is available on our blog.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office infuses our core values of Integrity, Professionalism and Trust in every aspect of our service to our community. We place great value in the community’s trust of our deputies and the service they provide to our community. On Thursday, it was brought to our attention that two members of our... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County deputies engaged in a vehicle pursuit this morning after the driver of a vehicle fled a traffic stop, briefly dragging the deputy with the vehicle as he attempted to take her into custody. The vehicle pursuit began on Como Street in Port Charlotte and ended on Tangelo Avenue off Kings Highway. Melissa King... Continue Reading →
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit served a search warrant this morning at 7430 Watson Lane in Port Charlotte. The search warrant was the result of an investigation into the residence spanning several months. While serving the warrant, deputies made contact at the door of the residence with Beatrice Chambliss (03/02/68). Michael Miller (5/19/68)... Continue Reading →
A construction crew on the 3000 block of Harbor Blvd has been tasked with re-laying concrete sidewalk slabs several times over the past few months. The concrete was laid correctly the first time, but in the overnight hours an unknown suspect was carving their initials in the wet concrete. On Tuesday, deputies responded again to... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Detectives are seeking additional information from the public regarding the disappearance and murder of Christine Muriel Flahive on January 4, 1995. Jonathan Charles Payne (photo from July 1996) Cold Case Detectives have identified JONATHAN CHARLES PAYNE as one of the Persons of Interest in this investigation. Cold Case Detectives... Continue Reading →
The driver of a disabled vehicle is in custody this morning on multiple drug charges after a deputy smelled marijuana while assisting him push the vehicle off the road. Bernardo Baptist (1/24/75) was arrested on Monday afternoon on 9 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of... Continue Reading →