From the Desk of Sheriff Prummell- I love Halloween in Charlotte County. It’s fun to see the costumes and decorations, but it’s only fun when it’s done safely. With this in mind, I want to remind you all to be safe in whatever you choose to do to celebrate. Clearly, this Halloween is different than... Continue Reading →

A deputy traveling on I-75 on October 26, observed a Red Toyota Camry following a tractor trailer extremely close at a high rate of speed and during a severe rainstorm. After following the vehicle, a traffic stop was initiated on Harborview Road as the vehicle exited I-75. Deputies made contact with the driver identified as... Continue Reading →

While on patrol, deputies observed a motorcycle operating in the area of Gardner Drive and southbound Tamiami Trail. It was discovered that the plate affixed to the orange Suzuki Motorcycle was not registered to a motor vehicle. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with driver Derek Boggs (03-04-1989), who was carrying a... Continue Reading →

On the morning of October 26th, 2020 jail staff discovered James Palmucci deceased within his cell. James Palmucci originally entered the Charlotte County Jail on 83 charges against children. James was cleared for a general population pod with similar classified inmates and housed alone in a cell. Per policy, corrections deputies walk the pod once... Continue Reading →

In light of the recent school threats, I want to assure everyone in Charlotte County that the CCSO takes any threat to our schools extremely serious. We will do whatever is necessary to ensure the safety of our children, teachers, and school staff. My staff will always respond quickly and appropriately to get the facts... Continue Reading →

On November 07, 2019, at approximately 6:45 am, an attempted kidnapping occurred on York Avenue near the intersection of Felda Street and Ollies Pond Park in Port Charlotte. The female victim was taking a morning run when an unknown man slapped her on the buttocks. When the victim turned around, she saw a male wearing... Continue Reading →

We have received many complaints referencing voter intimidation via email. These emails state your name, address, and voter information and are allegedly from the Proud Boys. In the email, the perpetrators ominously claimed to have “gained access into the entire voting infrastructure". The email demanded Democrats to change their party affiliation to Republican “to let... Continue Reading →

Recently, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was notified of phone schemes with callers claiming to be members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. These schemes are intended to convince the victim that they have outstanding debts or an active warrant and failure to rectify these debts will result in their arrest. The caller may then... Continue Reading →

Deputies arrived at an Englewood home on Steubenville Avenue, after a complaint was received regarding inappropriate text messages received by the caller's twelve-year-old son. On September 19, 2020 deputies made contact with a caller in reference to his son had received several inappropriate text messages from someone who they believed was known to them. Deputies... Continue Reading →