UPDATE August 13, 2021- The investigation into the Lasalle Road shooting revealed the caused to be an accidental discharge unrelated to the victim or incident location. No charges have been filed at this time. Port Charlotte, FL- August 12, 2021 Around 10:30pm on Wednesday, August 11, Charlotte County dispatch received a call in reference to... Continue Reading →
First week of school traffic initiative
Charlotte County, FL- August 11, 2021 School Zone Sign Throughout the first week of school, the Traffic Unit has been out conducting targeted initiatives focusing on safety and traffic laws within school zones. The first day of the initiative was conducted at Port Charlotte High School, Port Charlotte Middle School and Myakka River Elementary School... Continue Reading →
Overdose leads to search warrant and Child Neglect charges
Melodie D. Bynum (04/28/1959) Port Charlotte, FL- August 11, 2021 On August 7, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office was called in reference to an overdose occurring at 805 Biscayne Drive in Port Charlotte. Once on scene, the victim was found unresponsive in a bedroom. Narcan was administered and the victim was transported to a nearby... Continue Reading →
School Resource Deputies first to receive Body Worn Cameras
Charlotte County, FL- August 9, 2021 Cameras prior to distribution After months of training and preparation, Sheriff Bill Prummell is pleased to announce the first wave of deputies will receive their Axon body worn cameras (BWC) just in time for the first day of school. Beginning August 10, 2021, all 25 members of the Juvenile... Continue Reading →
Winstead Avenue Investigation
Update: August 4, 2021 8:32pm The suspect, Duke James Terrill (06/08/92) was placed into custody on a felony warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He is currently being booked into the Sarasota County Jail. A special thanks to the North Port Police Department, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, and the CCSO warrant apprehension unit... Continue Reading →
Juvenile arrested after returning to scene of crime to retrieve Gucci sandals
Port Charlotte, FL- August 2, 2021 While a homeowner was golfing behind his home yesterday, he noticed two bikes on the back side of his house and window screen ripped out. The victim returned home to assess the situation. When he arrived, he noticed his room was in disarray and the air conditioning unit was... Continue Reading →
Suspect barricaded inside home after firing at boyfriend
Punta Gorda, FL - August 1, 2021 Update- 7:43am Layni K. Carver (11/14/67) was charged with Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon without Intent to Kill. Update- 8:28pm Layni K. Carver (11/14/67) The barricaded subject identified as Layni K. Carver (11/14/67) was just taken into custody without injury. Charges pending, Original Release: Dispatch received a call... Continue Reading →