A suspect is in jail in Manatee County this morning after he used a ruse to steal his Uber driver's vehicle in Charlotte County on Wednesday evening. Andrew Sullivan (DOB 06/06/82) was located near the vehicle in Manatee County shortly after the driver reported the theft to Charlotte County deputies. Charlotte County deputies responded to... Continue Reading →
The Weight of the Badge
When Sheriff Prummell heard this song by George Strait, he was inspired to share it with our community, accompanied by glimpses of what it means to selflessly serve others as a member of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. Please enjoy. George Strait"Weight of the Badge" https://youtu.be/vL6MKsLei58 This video is also available to watch and share... Continue Reading →
Body Scanner Continues to Intercept Contraband at the Charlotte County Jail
It has been one year since the Charlotte County Jail introduced a new tool to help prevent the introduction of drugs and other contraband - the RadPro SecurPass, which uses transmission imaging to conduct a virtual body scan. A deputy reviews scans of a detainee returning from a work assignment. The machine works somewhat like a... Continue Reading →
Suspect Wanted for Theft of Jewelry; Safety Reminder for E-Commerce Transactions
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking information on the location of Jonathan J. Baker (DOB 10/14/82). Baker is a suspect in a theft of jewelry that occurred on August 25th during a meet-up stemming from a transaction on the popular re-sale app Letgo. The victim listed a wedding ring set on the app... Continue Reading →