Charlotte County, FL - May 25, 2022 Yesterday in Uvalde, Texas, 19 children and 2 adults got up and went to school excited for the end of the school year and the summer break. This was all cut short by another senseless and cowardly act of violence. My heart breaks for the families and friends... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL- May 24, 2022 CLICK IT OR TICKET is happening NOW! The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt this spring, during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat... Continue Reading →
Tallahassee, Fla. (May 23, 2022) – Leaders throughout 33 Florida sheriffs’ offices graduated this week from the Florida Sheriffs Association’s prestigious Commanders Academy. The Commanders Academy is an exceptionally informative and educational experience that is vital for public safety leaders of the next generation. The academy has become recognized as the premier course of executive... Continue Reading →
May 17, 2022 - Englewood, FL One male and one female who entered an Englewood laundromat and smashed a coin machine on May 8 are now in custody. At approximately 10:45pm on Sunday, May 8, two individuals entered a laundromat in Englewood; the male was wearing an ape mask and wielding a sledgehammer, the female... Continue Reading →
May 17, 2022 - Englewood, FL Deputies served a search warrant at an Englewood home, resulting in the arrest of Ryan James Gros (5/10/1979) on various drug charges. Ryan James Gros (5/10/1979) Early this morning, deputies executed a legal search warrant at 11231 Pendleton Ave., Apt. A, in Englewood. The investigation leading to this search... Continue Reading →
May 16, 2022 - Englewood, FL Deputies found the driver of a pickup truck asleep at the wheel while stopped at a stop sign in Englewood Sunday morning. At approximately 10:30am on Sunday, May 15, deputies received a call warning of a reckless driver entering Englewood from the Venice line. According to the caller, the... Continue Reading →
May 12, 2022 - Englewood, FL On Tuesday, deputies conducting an investigation at an Englewood home observed copious amounts of drug paraphernalia in plain view. This prompted a search warrant, leading to the arrest of three individuals. Chelsea R. Smith (3/31/1993) Michael R. Sealy, Jr. (4/26/1980) Eric S. Connor (10/22/1983) At approximately 9:30pm on Tuesday,... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - May 10, 2022 The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit takes fire suppression to an exciting new level. Our team of Aviation professionals were recently featured in the Aerial Fire Magazine with an impressive article touting the latest fire suppression feature that was built in-house, ultimately saving the county a substantial... Continue Reading →
May 11, 2022 - Port Charlotte, FL Charlotte County deputies conducted a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation and discovered narcotics in the vehicle, as well as a one-year old child. While traveling North on Tamiami Tr. in Port Charlotte, deputies observed a man driving without his seatbelt fastened. A traffic stop was conducted and... Continue Reading →
UPDATE: The decedent has been identified as North Fort Myers resident Richard Donovan. His next of kin has been notified. The cause of death is still to be determined. Punta Gorda, FL - May 10, 2022 Around 12:30 this afternoon, a biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission located a 77-year-old deceased male... Continue Reading →