While on patrol November 25th, around 2:30am deputies noticed a small white Honda Accord pull extremely close to a F-350 tow truck parked in the Hampton Inn on Sandhill Blvd. Due to the suspicious behavior and the close proximity to a vehicle frequently targeted and used in the commission of other vehicle thefts, deputies proceeded... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Sheriff Prummell- 399 years ago, Pilgrims and Native Americans sat together and enjoyed a feast to celebrate all of the blessings bestowed upon them. Those blessings weren’t material things, they were more abstract – family, friendship, peace, and love. Especially this year, I believe it’s important for us all to focus... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL- Two recent cases have proven to be a crime of opportunity. Two men were recently arrested stemming from two separate incidents within Charlotte County, where they both took advantage of unlocked vehicles. Bruce Layendecker 05/18/1984 On November 9th, two unlocked vehicles parked at Beef O' Brady's on McCall Road in Englewood were... Continue Reading →
Sheriff Prummell is pleased to announce another cold case is solved. Sharon Marie Gill On Wednesday March 21, 1990 Sharon Gill was murdered in her home on Rampart Blvd in Deep Creek. Sharon was stabbed 39 times. Sharon, 42, was a recent Charlotte County resident and was to be joined by her husband Percy Gill... Continue Reading →
Update 2/15/2021: The State Attorney's Office is now pursuing First Degree and Second Degree Murder charges on suspect Bradley Scheuerer for the targeted home invasion burglary that left two dead in Englewood. ------ The incident on November 9, 2020 began as a targeted home invasion burglary where suspects Bradley Scheuerer (12/4/88) and Jonathon Robinson (06/03/1993)... Continue Reading →
The men and women who serve in the Armed Forces of this great nation deserve our collective respect. This is true each and every day, but especially so on Veterans Day. A single day is not enough to show these incredible people how much we appreciate their efforts and sacrifices. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office... Continue Reading →
On November 6th, 2020, William Thomas appeared in court on past charges and was sentenced to 15 years Department of Corrections followed by 15 years sexual predator probation. William Henry Thomas (11/26/49) The 2018 investigation began when the task force was alerted to suspicious activity occurring in chat rooms hosted by Chatango, a website that... Continue Reading →
Update 11/17/20 9:36am: Please view most recent update here. Update 11/11/2020 10:18am: The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has been on scene at a residence on Turner Street since the early morning hours of November 9, 2020. This incident began as a possible home invasion burglary leaving two deceased. Major Crimes detectives continue to work diligently... Continue Reading →
Deputies observed a white Ford pickup traveling at a high rate of speed while on I-75. The vehicle was clocked traveling over 90 mph in a posted 70 mph zone. Deputies initiated a traffic stop at I-75 South just south of Duncan Road on November 4, 2020. Contact was made with driver Joseph Bassett (02/20/90)... Continue Reading →
Looking ahead to the next 4 years, I can honestly say that I believe we in Charlotte County are heading in the right direction. Crime trends are down almost across the board, and we have some great programs in place to target those areas where we are seeing some steady activity. This year has certainly... Continue Reading →