Charlotte County, FL - October 24, 2022 We are proud to announce that Sheriff Bill Prummell has been recognized by City and State as one of the Top 100 most influential/powerful people in healthcare in Florida. Featured as #69, Sheriff Bill Prummell is listed amongst other influential people with the goal of changing the stigma... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - October 20, 2022 Sadly, as our community rebuilds, some will see this as an opportunity to make a quick buck. To help combat fraud and scams, FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency asks that you report any suspicious activity to the disaster fraud hotline at (866) 720-5721. FEMA inspectors record disaster-caused damage.... Continue Reading →
October 18, 2022 - Port Charlotte, FL A 30-year-old man was arrested by Charlotte County deputies after meeting a juvenile girl to exchange marijuana edibles, vapes, and nicotine for sexual acts. A Port Charlotte mother contacted the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office after having multiple issues with her teenage daughter sneaking out at night. During one... Continue Reading →
It's been three weeks since Hurricane Ian devastated Charlotte County. We have sustained a hard blow from mother nature. Many have lost their homes, their personal belongings gone, lives were lost. It has turned our community, our lives, upside down. As we move forward to rebuild, we must all have patience and resolve. Our strength... Continue Reading →
I know many of you have been concerned and unhappy with the imposed curfew. Although most residents and businesses have had power restored, there are many areas where streetlights are inoperable, making it pitch black out. With large amounts of debris in the area, especially along the roadways, this creates extremely hazardous travel conditions. In... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - October 7, 2022 A roofing contractor was arrested for conducting business in Charlotte County without a Florida license. At approximately 1:30pm on Friday, October 7, 2022, the Charlotte County Economic Crimes Unit received a call from an investigator at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The investigator informed the CCSO... Continue Reading →
October 7, 2022 - Charlotte County, FL In the early morning hours of Thursday, October 6, two suspects were arrested for identity theft and drug charges after being found in violation of curfew in a vehicle with a tag to which it was not registered. At 1:26am, deputies observed a Nissan Frontier pickup truck driving... Continue Reading →
October 6, 2022 - Port Charlotte, FL Two suspects have been arrested on charges of Grand Theft, Residential Burglary, Resisting Arrest, and Causing Bodily Harm to a Police Dog after deputies responded to a call after a neighbor witnessed them at the scene of a Habitat for Humanity construction site. At approximately 7:30pm on Wednesday... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - October 6, 2022 Just after 2 this morning, while out on patrol in Babcock Ranch, a deputy came into contact with a suspicious juvenile who was riding a bicycle around The Lake House Kitchen and Grill during curfew hours in place as part of the State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian.... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - October 4, 2022 The Charlotte County Jail sustained damage during Hurricane Ian. None of the main structures were damaged; however, there were multiple issues with electricity, water, minimal flooding, and fan units ripped from the roof. During this event, all the detainees were secured in their housing areas and multiple detention deputies were... Continue Reading →