There is no “off-season” for scammers. It seems these criminals have some new scheme every week to trick people out of their hard-earned money. When we learn about these schemes, we try to make sure you hear about it so you can be prepared if the scam comes your way. Most recently, a participant in... Continue Reading →

Update 2/25/21 5:05pm: Glen Alonzo Steele // Sarasota County Jail booking photo A warrant has officially been signed by the judge for the arrest of Glen Alonzo Steele on the following charges: Possession of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine)Possession of a controlled substance (Cocaine)Possession, a controlled substance (Clonazepam)Possession with intent to use drug paraphernaliaBattery on law... Continue Reading →

We have learned that there have been some cases of people fraudulently filing for reemployment assistance. In these scams, individuals use a number of different methods to attempt to convince their "mark" to provide personal information or payment. In some cases, they already have the personal information and are applying for benefits under that person's... Continue Reading →

From the desk of Sheriff Prummell- In an effort to update the standard for nationwide crime reporting, the FBI is requiring law enforcement agencies to submit crime statistics using an incident-based method called the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).  As of January 1, 2021, Florida adopted this standard at the lead of the Florida Department... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County, FL- After a vehicle was observed traveling on Tamiami Trail near Toledo Blade Blvd. without a working headlight, a night shift Sergeant conducted a traffic stop on the white F-150 around 1:00AM. The driver of the F-150 was identified as Esteban G. Garcia (05/06/1955). Additionally, his passenger was identified as Lorenzo A. Martinez... Continue Reading →

From the desk of Sheriff Prummell- As Identity Theft Awareness Week officially comes to an end, I want to remind you all that this is an issue that requires your diligence year-round. Identity theft can be difficult to spot until after it has happened, so be sure to check your accounts and credit report regularly.... Continue Reading →

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of additional members, executed a search warrant at 2369 Starlite Lane in Port Charlotte. On the morning of February 4th, 2021, after making certain the home was safe to enter, members of the narcotics unit located two individuals within the home identified as Clayton M.... Continue Reading →