October 25, 2024 - Charlotte County, FL The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has released body-worn camera footage of a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, October 23 on Sandy Pines Dr. in Punta Gorda. WARNING: The video contains graphic violence and vulgar language. It is being shared without censoring to provide an accurate reflection of... Continue Reading →
Middle School Student Arrested After Posting Threat to School
October 25, 2024 - Port Charlotte, FL A middle school student has been arrested following a school shooting threat made on TikTok. On the morning of October 25, 2024, detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office were notified by FBI taskforce members of a potential school threat made by a juvenile residing in Charlotte County.... Continue Reading →
Litany of Drug Charges Added to September Arrest
October 23, 2024 - Port Charlotte, FL A slew of narcotics charges have been added to a September arrest in which a felon shot a gun into his own home from outside, narrowly missing someone inside. In September, Matthew Kyle Franklin (12/12/1989) was arrested on multiple charges, with additional narcotics charges pending. View that original... Continue Reading →
Homeowners Return from Hurricane Evacuation to Find their Homes Burglarized
October 18, 2024 - Charlotte County, FL Charlotte County residents headed the warning to evacuate their homes for safety prior to Hurricane Milton, however, some returned to find their homes broken into and their possessions stolen. Charlotte County residents in zones A, B, & C, were told to evacuate due incoming Hurricane Milton. Hundreds if... Continue Reading →
A Message from Sheriff Bill Prummell to the People of Charlotte County
October 10, 2024 - Charlotte County, FL Charlotte County, After all we’ve been through this hurricane season, I hope you are all well. As you can see, the dire storm predictions for our area thankfully did not come to fruition. It’s important to remember there are a lot of factors that play into a storm like this,... Continue Reading →
Scams Now Targeting Construction Supply Businesses, Too
October 4, 2024 - Port Charlotte, FL New contractor scams are popping up in Charlotte County, this time targeting businesses and construction materials suppliers. In the wake of any major storm or damaging event, scammers come out of the woodwork to prey on those who desperately seek repairs. The scammers typically target individuals, promising contractor... Continue Reading →
Man Steals Approximately $30,000 of Supplies from Medical Marijuana Dispensary
October 3, 2024 - Punta Gorda, FL A Punta Gorda man was arrested for stealing approximately $30,000 in marijuana and other merchandise wearing stolen clothing and using a stolen prybar. On September 27th, 2024, at approximately 2:45 am, deputies responded to the Curaleaf on Kings Highway in reference to a burglary call. When they arrived,... Continue Reading →