From the desk of Sheriff Bill Prummell- As the calendar has turned to 2021, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has begun another year of service to Charlotte County. It is my honor to continue to lead this agency as we celebrate our 100-year anniversary of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout the existence of the CCSO, there have been a total of 16 Sheriffs,... Continue Reading →
Englewood Search Warrant Leads to 3 Arrests and DCF Involvement
On Tuesday, January 26, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a legal search warrant at 10060 Bay Ave. in Englewood, FL. The residence was inhabited by 3 adults: Michael Christopher Brown, Matthew Lyle Weber, and Alexis Dorine Earhart, as well as a young child. Throughout the multi-bedroom home, a variety of narcotics and... Continue Reading →
Providing crucial services to inmates in the midst of COVID-19
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Detention Bureau provides numerous programs to help inmates while in custody. Currently the agency is providing Substance Abuse, Batters Intervention, Anger Management, Parenting, Jobs for Life, GED, and various digital courses through North American Learning Institute on the Inmate Communication Devices. Pandemic restrictions have unfortunately created challenges by limiting in-person... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Sheriff Prummell
As you are all likely aware, tragedy struck our community on Wednesday morning in the form of a domestic murder-suicide. I first want to express my sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased. I also want to share a couple of things that I observed while on the scene and in the time... Continue Reading →
Great Falls Terrace Murder Suicide
UPDATE 1/21/21 (9:59am): The suspect has been identified as 70 year old Allyn Harry Harris of 912 Great Falls Terrace. While completely nude, Harris fired multiple rounds into a vehicle murdering a woman in the driveway of their home. The vehicle, while still in reverse, rolled across the street into a neighbors fence. The victims... Continue Reading →
“What will your footprint look like?” asks Sheriff Bill Prummell
From the desk of Sheriff Prummell- Following the tragic passing of Hillsborough County’s Master Cpl. Brian LaVigne, who was killed in the line of duty on Monday, I am reminded of the old adage “Tomorrow isn’t promised." As I have noted many times in the past, the work that we do puts our lives on... Continue Reading →
Man attempts to flee traffic stop, faces 8 charges to include Trafficking Methamphetamine
While on patrol in the area of Tamiami Trail and Glancy Lane in Port Charlotte, the vehicle of Jack Hollister was recognized. It is known that Hollister does not possess a valid license and is known to frequent several residents known for the use and distribution of narcotics. Once the identity was confirmed, a traffic... Continue Reading →
Aviation unit safely locates missing endangered man
Charlotte County, FL- A missing and endangered man was located safely after being reported missing by family and friends this morning. Camron M. Jolly (09-07-99) was last seen on Little Farm Road off of State Road 31 and was a possible threat to himself or others. Charlotte County Sheriff's Office utilized road patrol deputies, K9,... Continue Reading →
Death of terminally ill inmate, Investigation ongoing
Update: January 11th, 2021- On September 8, 2019 Charles L. Davis (03/26/1970) was located in Charlotte County, Florida and arrested for Domestic Battery. The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred on September 7, 2019, which was investigated by Deputy Christina Erickson. Davis was transported to the Charlotte County Jail where he was held without... Continue Reading →
Deputy makes arrest of Kidnapping Suspect
On January 10th, 2021, at around 7:25 am, Deputy Ronald Chandler encountered a white male subject later identified as Joel Cassio, dob 9-13 -1989 at the WaWa Gas Station, 26415 Indian Train Drive Punta Gorda. Cassio made overtures that he was in a mental crisis and needed assistance. Through additional conversation with Deputy Chandler, Cassio... Continue Reading →