Update February 23, 2022 The deputies involved in this incident are Deputy Ryan DeGrasse and Deputy Michael Dailey. This incident is being fully investigated by a Crash Review Board and the Florida Highway Patrol. Englewood, FL- February 22, 2022- Two Charlotte County deputies were involved in a vehicle accident while responding to an emergency call... Continue Reading →
Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim's affection and trust. The scammer then uses that illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and steal from the victim. Last year, people lost a reported $547 MILLION to online romance scammers. How to avoid romance scams: Never... Continue Reading →
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office continues its battle against illegal narcotics in our community. Early this morning, narcotics detectives executed a search warrant at 22545 Laika Ave. in Port Charlotte, locating a trafficking amount of fentanyl, methamphetamine, an excessive amount of paraphernalia, and a large sum of currency inside. Kimberley Diggins (02/26/83) Inside the home... Continue Reading →
Punta Gorda, FL - February 9, 2022 During the intake process, a 21-year-old man showed signs of medical distress and was transported to Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda, where he later passed as a result of a suspected overdose. Around 11:30 yesterday morning, deputies were called out to a disturbance on Mark Twain Lane in Rotonda... Continue Reading →
Port Charlotte, FL- February 3, 2022 Early this morning, members of the Narcotics Unit with assistance from SWAT, executed a search warrant at 18282 Eblis Avenue. The occupants were the target of a previous search warrant back in May of 2021. The occupants, who are well known by the Narcotics unit, were identified as 39-year-old... Continue Reading →
UPDATE- February 3, 2022: The victim has been identified as 59-year-old James M. Gunter. Next of kin has been notified. At this time, we are awaiting autopsy results to confirm cause of death. Port Charlotte, FL - February 2, 2022 While completing yard work inside the Maria Manor community, located at 4158 Tamiami Trail, the... Continue Reading →