A search warrant served by the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Friday morning led to the arrest of two suspects on multiple drug-related charges. Detectives with the CCSO Narcotics Unit served the warrant at 3301 Ash Street in Punta Gorda after an investigation into the residence and the occupants. Members of the Canine Unit, STAR Unit,... Continue Reading →
Safety Tips for Summer Vacation
It's the last day of school in Charlotte County! As vacations begin, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is here to help ensure your plans go uninterrupted. Remember that crime, particularly package thefts, tends to increase over the summer. As you’re making your summer plans, here’s a checklist you can use to lower the chances of... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Implements Pre-Arrest Diversion Program
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is announcing the implementation of an Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion Program (APAD) with full participation from stakeholders in Charlotte County. This includes the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Punta Gorda Police Department, State Attorney's Office, Office of the Public Defender, and the Charlotte County Clerk of Court. During the 2018 legislative session,... Continue Reading →
Burglar Caught in the Act; Deputies Seek Additional Victims
A California man is facing several burglary related charges this morning after deputies observed him stealing items from vehicles in the Winn Dixie parking lot on Bermont Road in Punta Gorda on Wednesday. Isaac Ray Clark (DOB 7/3/79) is currently in custody at the Charlotte County Jail. Deputies believe there may be additional victims that... Continue Reading →
Search Warrant Yields Firearms and Fentanyl; Two Suspects Arrested
Detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrested two Lee County residents yesterday on multiple drug and weapons charges. Alicia Swartz (DOB 9/12/85) and JD Irons (12/5/87) were tracked to the Knights Inn on Jones Loop Road by the Lee County Sheriff's Office due to Irons having outstanding warrants in their jurisdiction. On... Continue Reading →
CCSO Seeks Identification of Person Involved in Suspicious Incident
**UPDATE** Detectives have made contact with the male and female involved and have determined that there was no crime. Detectives made every effort to track down the individual prior to the public request for identification assistance, but determined the need to do so due to the concern that the woman involved was potentially in danger.... Continue Reading →
Search Warrant on Dulzura Street Leads to Multiple Arrests
On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant at 6502 Dulzura Street located in Englewood, Florida. Upon entry, deputies encountered three individuals who occupied the home. MUSIC, DEBORAH KATHLENE (DOB 5/25/73), CARLOCK, DOUGLAS LANE (DOB 7/17/91), and ALDERMAN, CAIDIN MCCOY (DOB 1/29/99). Upon search of Music's body,... Continue Reading →
Robbery Investigation
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a home invasion type robbery of a resident in the 3100 Block of Conway Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL. An initial report indicates that 2 male suspects knocked on a door of a home in that area and posed as utility workers. They stated to the occupant that they... Continue Reading →
Click It or Ticket Campaign – Buckle Up, Charlotte County!
CCSO will be participating in the Florida DHSMV Click it or Ticket CampaignMay 20 – June 2 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 Safety Belt Law (effective... Continue Reading →
Lieutenant Graduates Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers Course
Lieutenant Ryan Barber recently completed the 141st Administrative Officers Course at the Southern Police Institute (SPI). Lieutenant Barber graduated the prestigious program on the Dean’s List. He currently serves as a Watch Commander within the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Bureau of Detention. The Southern Police Institute is part of the Department of Criminal Justice of... Continue Reading →