Robert William Sanchez Charlottte County, FL- Robert William Sanchez (02/27/86) was arrested this afternoon after major crimes executed a search warrant of his home on Central Avenue in Punta Gorda. The investigation into Sanchez began on November 9th after allegations of inappropriate sexual abuse of a minor was reported. The victim, who was under 12, reported... Continue Reading →

From the desk of Sheriff Prummell- This week, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office held two of our four annual Shop With A Cop events. Joined by officers of the Punta Gorda Police Department, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation, and Florida Highway Patrol, our agencies met some incredible kids in our community and had the opportunity... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County, FL- An undercover operation at the Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park led to the arrest of a Cape Coral man identified as John Marler ( 12/13/50). This is the second undercover operation of 2020 with the goal of combating sexual activity occurring within the Charlotte County park. On December 8th, an undercover deputy was... Continue Reading →

An inmate at the Charlotte County Jail was found unresponsive in her cell. Hailee Lynn Mathews (7/12/95) was booked into the Charlotte County Jail on November 20, on possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and the possession or use of drug paraphernalia. Mathews was housed in a quarantine pod for observation due to... Continue Reading →

From the desk of Sheriff Prummell- Amid the giving season, many hit the stores in search of the perfect gift for the special people in their lives. This year may be a bit different with an influx of online shopping to allow for social distancing and to avoid exposure to COVID-19. With the increase of... Continue Reading →

Just before 8pm on December 3, the suspect walked into the Publix Liquor store and demanded cash from the employee while brandishing a handgun. The incident occurred at the Publix Liquor store located at 24001 Peachland Boulevard, Port Charlotte. The suspect was successful in taking an undetermined amount of cash from the register.  The suspect... Continue Reading →

Each school year Operation School Zone Safety is run by the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Juvenile Unit. Due to its growing success Operation Winter Wonder Wheels was born. The goal of this operation is to recognize the students of Charlotte County Schools who are continuing to practice safe travels to and from school. Operation Winter... Continue Reading →

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for the 16th consecutive year of Shop with a Cop. Shop with a Cop provides children with positive interaction and one-on-one time with law enforcement during the holidays. Shopping is done each year by deputies from the Sheriff’s Office along with officers from the Punta Gorda Police... Continue Reading →