Two Rotonda Residents Arrested During Narcotics Search Warrant, Additional Charges

(Charlotte County, April 21) – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit executed a search warrant on a Rotonda West home leading to multiple drug charges.

After confirming the safety of the home, members of the narcotics unit searched the residence. Approximately 8.1 grams of heroin, 0.4 grams of methamphetamine, twenty-five opioid pills, a vial of Testosterone, drug paraphernalia commonly used in the sale and use of narcotics, as well as over $500 in cash were all located inside the residence.

Inside Walchle’s purse, detectives located two plastic baggies containing methamphetamine. Near the purse, a plastic baggie was identified as containing (5) baggies of heroin weighing approximately 0.6 grams, as well as multiple smoking pipes consistent with methamphetamine use.

Detectives successfully took Michael C. Saunders and Anna Mae Walchle into custody. At the time of arrest, Saunders was carrying a backpack containing narcotics.

A stolen dirt bike out of Charlotte County was also located within the residence.

“The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will continue to investigate and arrest those who choose to deal drugs throughout our community. Together we can clean up neighborhoods and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors, ” states Sheriff Bill Prummell.

Michael C. Saunders was arrested on the following charges:

• Possession of Heroin with Intent to Sell
• Possession of Opium or Derivative Schedule 1 or 2 with Intent to Sell
• Possession of Heroin
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Controlled Substance (Methadone)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Saunders additional charges from a 2019 narcotics investigation including:

• Sale of Heroin
• Sale of Opium or Derivative Schedule 1 or 2
• Possession of Heroin
• Possession of Controlled Substance without Prescription (Hydromorphone)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Anna Mae Walchle was arrested on the following charges:

• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Heroin
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Anonymous tips about dealers or drug use in your area can be submitted online by visiting www.ccso.org or through our mobile app.