Charlotte County, FL - March 28, 2022 Thieves may be targeting your fuel and siphoning it directly from your vehicle. Here are a few tips to help keep your vehicle in motion. Always park in well-lit locationsPark in your garage when possible.Avoid parking in public places for extended periods of time. If you park in... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff releases ‘School Threats, Serious Consequences’ Video
Charlotte County, FL In partnership with Charlotte County Public Schools, Sheriff Bill Prummell aims to bring awareness to the seriousness of making, or sharing school threats. Across the nation, we have seen the devastation of school threats and the ramifications of fake ones. We hope this video provides students with the information they need, from... Continue Reading →
Burglary suspect hangs from ceiling in interview room in attempt to escape custody
Charlotte County, FL - March 22, 2022 Terrence Meehan (11/4/1992) In the early morning hours on March 21, deputies responded to a home on Abrade Avenue after a suspect was found pacing on the back lanai. The suspect then fled the scene once law enforcement arrived. The homeowner advised that the suspect, known to them... Continue Reading →
A conversation about suicide could save a life… your own or a loved one’s
Guest entry by Kelly Decker, MA, LMHC SUICIDE: To many individuals this word is uncomfortable to say, let alone discuss. It can invoke a multitude of feelings, ideas and perceptions in people that are strongly based on religion, societal values, or personal perceptions. However, it is an important subject as it is the 10th leading cause... Continue Reading →
St. Patrick’s Day Traffic Initiative
Charlotte County, FL - March 15, 2022 The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a traffic initiative during the St. Patrick's Day holiday and into the weekend. During this campaign, deputies will be highly focused on areas where impaired driving has been statistically prevalent. This will include increased DUI patrols and other enforcement efforts... Continue Reading →
CCSO Has Been Nominated For 2022 RISE Awards; Calls on Community to Vote
Charlotte County, FL - March 9, 2022- The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has received several nominations for the 2022 RISE awards. Within the Agency category, our Integrated Response for Intervention and Support (IRIS) Unit goes up against several other agencies. Our very own Correction Deputies Jacelyn Litman and Paige Butzer are up for the RISE... Continue Reading →
Well-known Englewood man arrested on multiple narcotics charges
On Friday, March 4, 2022, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at 2880 Tenth St, Englewood, Florida, resulting in the arrest of Paul E. Mann (06-07-65) on multiple drug charges. Paul Mann (06/07/65) Deputies obtained a search warrant for the residence which led to the seizure of Methamphetamine and Drug... Continue Reading →