Charlotte County, FL- Around 10pm on December 31, 2019, deputies were dispatched to the Sunoco gas station located at 2483 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte in reference to a gunshot call. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the victim who advised he was a Lyft driver in the process of picking up a customer near Kenmore... Continue Reading →
Decrease in 2019 Use of Force, Charlotte County Jail
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Bureau of Detention has completed its 2019 Year End Report. One of the most notable statistics provided in the report is the Use of Force on Inmates as compared to previous years. In 2019, the Bureau had less uses of force than the previous five years. The year noted only... Continue Reading →
Secret Hiding Spot, Not So Secret – Trafficking Charge
Charlotte County, May 3, 2020 - While patrolling in the area of Riverside Drive in Punta Gorda, deputies witnessed a white Volkswagen roll through the stop sign. Deputies also observed a possible illegal tint violation. A traffic stop was conducted on the Volkswagen and deputies made contact with driver Amanda C. Landron 7-26-95 and the... Continue Reading →