February 27, 2023 - Port Charlotte, Fl A 35-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly meeting up with a minor to engage in sexual activity. On Saturday, February 25, 2023, deputies received a tip from an Uber driver with concerns regarding a passenger he had just dropped off at Microtel Inn and Suites located... Continue Reading →
PC Man Arrested with Trafficking Amount of Fentanyl/Cocaine
February 21, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte man was arrested after running a stop sign while driving with a suspended license, carrying a trafficking amount of suspected fentanyl and over $15k in cash. On the afternoon of Friday, February 17, 2023, a deputy observed a black BMW fail to stop at a... Continue Reading →
Florida Division of Gaming Enforcement puts local casinos on notice
Charlotte County, FL - February 15, 2023 Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell and staff are working closely with the Florida Gaming Control Commission, Division of Gaming Enforcement, notifying local businesses who may be operating an illegal slot machine(s) or gambling device(s) in violation of section 849.16, Florida Statutes. Slot machines are regulated devices in the... Continue Reading →
Deputies catch one of Charlotte County’s most wanted after foot pursuit ends in canal
February 10, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL Deputies apprehended one of Charlotte County's Top Ten Most Wanted persons last night after a brief foot chase ended with the suspect being caught in a canal. Just before 6pm on Thursday, February 9, deputies responded to 23277 Lehigh Ave. in Port Charlotte, seeking Sta'chawn L. Wright (01/28/1998).... Continue Reading →
North Port Man Arrested on Drug Charges after Failure to Stop at Red Light
February 2, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A North Port man was arrested on several charges, including possession and trafficking cocaine, after failing to stop at a red light late Monday night. On Monday, January 30, 2023, a deputy observed a 2008 Suzuki Forenza fail to stop at a steady red light on S. McCall... Continue Reading →
Punta Gorda Man Arrested on Drug Charges, Including Trafficking Cocaine
February 1, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A Punta Gorda man was arrested for possession of cocaine and marijuana following a traffic stop on Monday. On Friday, January 27, 2023, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a man driving a 2005 Nissan Armada for a seatbelt violation and possible window tint violation. As deputies approached... Continue Reading →