September 30, 2024 - Charlotte County, FL Following a storm or major disaster, contractor fraud takes center stage. Sheriff Prummell urges you to be cautious and do the research before agreeing to a contract with any company. Fake contractors use a variety of tactics to get your money. Their goal is to prey on your... Continue Reading →

September 18, 2024 - Port Charlotte, FL A suspect is receiving medical care, pending physical arrest, after a shooting incident near the County line of Charlotte and Sarasota. On the morning of September 18, 2024, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of 1540 Chancellor Boulevard near the Charlotte County/Sarasota County border after... Continue Reading →

September 17, 2024 - Port Charlotte, FL A pair of juveniles who are suspects in vehicle burglaries and thefts were arrested after stealing a car and fleeing on foot. On the morning of Monday, September 16, 2024, deputies responded to a Port Charlotte home after a caller stated that their vehicle had been stolen sometime... Continue Reading →

September 9, 2024 - Englewood, FL After being arrested for vandalizing a vehicle and firing a gun into an occupied home, a convicted felon was also found to be in possession of a large amount of narcotics. On Sunday, September 8,2024 between 10:00am and 3:00pm, Matthew Kyle Franklin (12/12/1989) had a dispute with a female... Continue Reading →

September 6, 2024 - Punta Gorda, FL A man was arrested on multiple charges after calling 911 threatening to shoot law enforcement officers, posting threats to social media, and several other charges to include battering a police dog. A man identified as Matthew Mead (02/18/1986) called Charlotte County Dispatch and asked to speak to a... Continue Reading →