Port Charlotte, FL - April 30, 2021 Members of the Narcotics Unit Overdose Squad were investigating recent overdoses that identified Jamil J. Mahshie (07-10-1986) as a potential Fentanyl/ Heroin dealer in the community. Jamil J. Mahshie (07-10-1986 On April 28th, Jamil Mahshie was observed leaving his residence on an electric skateboard. With a warrant in... Continue Reading →
Punta Gorda, FL - April 30, 2021 Early Thursday morning the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics unit, along with assistance from other members conducted a search warrant at 444 Charlotte Street in Punta Gorda, FL. The occupants of the home were brought outside where Frank Vantuyl was found to be in possession of a handgun,... Continue Reading →
Port Charlotte, FL- April 22, 2021 Just before 8pm, deputies responded to a call in reference to a homeless camp occupying a wooded vacant lot located in the 19000 block of Veterans Blvd. This property has a blanket trespass and has been known to produce complaints of narcotic activity. Kenneth T. Glenn (01/17/1963) When deputies... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Sheriff Prummell- Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to remind you that the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office provides receptacles to help you safely get rid of any unused prescription pills you may have at home. Contact your doctor to ask about... Continue Reading →
Englewood, FL - April 16, 2021 Four individuals were arrested following the early morning search warrant of 3101 Bourbon Street in Englewood, Florida. With the assistance of SWAT, the Warrant and Traffic units, the Narcotics unit successfully conducted the search of the Englewood home. While inside, members located a loaded handgun, various rounds of ammunition,... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - [April 14, 2021] A residence on Green Gulf Blvd in Punta Gorda broke into flames around 2:30 am this morning. A call was placed to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office dispatch team stating that the back of their home, located on the 12000 block of Green Gulf Blvd was on fire.... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL- Crime scene in boys bathroom A small fire creating several hallways to fill with thick black smoke led to the evacuation of Lemon Bay High School students yesterday morning. Students were safely led out of school on April 13th, when the fire alarm was set off by a small fire within the... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Sheriff Prummell- Can you believe we’re already four months into 2021? The ball has dropped, Cupid has launched his arrows, we all danced a jig wearing green, and the bunny has come and gone. Time moves quickly. This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week - so I want to make... Continue Reading →
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a division of the FLHSMV, is collaborating with law enforcement partners to promote April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout the month of April, the CCSO Traffic Unit will be hypervigilant enforcing distracted driving and will have an increased presence within school zones throughout the county. It's extremely important to... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL- The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce that Charlotte County Law Enforcement and Detention Deputies will soon be equipped with Axon 3 body-worn cameras and Axon Fleet 2 dash cameras. Implementation is estimated to be complete by the end of summer. From the very beginning of this process, we vowed... Continue Reading →