November 29, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A Punta Gorda man was arrested on numerous charges, including narcotics and violation of probation, hours after taking a plea deal for a felony offense of firing a gun outside of Gatorz Bar in 2021. On November 20, 2023, while traveling on Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte, a... Continue Reading →
Three in custody after stealing from Best Buy in Port Charlotte
November 27, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL Three people are in custody after deputies responded to a shoplifting call from the Port Charlotte Best Buy and suspicious activity in the parking lot of a nearby restaurant. On Sunday, November 26th, deputies responded to a call at Best Buy in Port Charlotte just after 4:00 p.m.... Continue Reading →
Safety tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers
November 22, 2023 - Charlotte County, FL With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just days away, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to make this shopping season a safe one by following these common sense security tips: IN STORE SHOPPING Be aware of your surroundings. In all the excitement of bargain hunting, make sure... Continue Reading →
Man Faces Multiple Charges for Sexual Abuse of a Young Girl
November 17, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte man was arrested following a juvenile's disclosure of sexual misconduct, leading to multiple charges. A Port Charlotte resident, identified as Demario Desmond Keith Fenton (04/06/2003), is facing multiple charges of molestation of a victim under the age of twelve. The victim, a New York resident,... Continue Reading →
Indicted Murderer of Sharon Gill Dies in Custody, Case Closed
November 13, 2023 - Charlotte County, FL A Charlotte County cold case from 1990 has been closed following the death of the man who was indicted by a Grand Jury for the murder of Sharon Gill. On November 3, 2023, the State Attorney's Office filed an order with the circuit court to drop charges on... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9 Rico to get donation of body armor
November 9, 2023 - Charlotte County, FL Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9 Rico will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Rico’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”. Delivery... Continue Reading →
Punta Gorda Man Faces Eight Felony Charges (with more to come) in Charlotte County After Standoff with Law Enforcement
November 8, 2023 - Punta Gorda, FL A Punta Gorda man will face eight felony charges in Charlotte County, with more pending, after shooting a woman in Lee County and fleeing. Daniel Dunn (2/19/1989) On Sunday, October 29, a man identified as Daniel Dunn (2/19/1989) shot a woman in Lee County and fled to a... Continue Reading →
Angry Mother Arrested After Attempting to Run Over School Staff Member
November 7, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A mother was arrested following an incident at Port Charlotte High School in which she attempted to hit a staff member with her vehicle. On November 2, 2023, the parent of a Port Charlotte High School student dropped her child off at school. The woman, identified as Tarajayne... Continue Reading →
Convicted Felon Found In Possession of Trafficking Amounts of Drugs, Firearms
November 2, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A search warrant led deputies to discovering trafficking amounts of multiple substances, along with firearms, in the home of a convicted felon in Port Charlotte. Yesterday, Charlotte County Narcotics Unit detectives, with the help of Warrants and K9 members, executed a lawful search warrant at the residence of... Continue Reading →
Man Arrested on Halloween – Pumpkin Seized as Evidence
November 1, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte man was arrested on Halloween after fraudulently using a coworker's credit card to purchase items, to include a pumpkin he carved and placed in front of his home. On October 29, 2023, Charlotte County detectives responded to Chili's Restaurant in Port Charlotte to take a... Continue Reading →