November 26, 2024 - Port Charlotte, FL Deputies arrest a Port Charlotte man after he sells meth to undercover detectives in a county park. On November 18, 2024, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received a tip from a concerned citizen that believed someone was dealing drugs in the Franz Ross Park in Port Charlotte. The... Continue Reading →
Flying Deputies Foil Felon’s Flee Attempt
November 25, 2024 - Port Charlotte, FL A convicted felon on probation fled from a traffic stop and attempted to escape deputies through a drainage pipe. On Friday, November 22, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received a call from a homeowner who reported he had just chased a thief out of his garage. The suspect... Continue Reading →
CCSO Aviation Team Aids in Two Rescues – One Manatee, One Human
November 14, 2024 - Charlotte County, FL The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit provided aerial assistance to other agencies in two rescues during the past week, one of an injured woman and one of a trapped manatee. On November 8, CCSO was asked to provide assistance to Florida Wish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC),... Continue Reading →
Duo Busted on Multiple Narcotics Charges Following Reckless Driving Stop
November 13, 2024 - Punta Gorda, FL A man and woman were arrested after trafficking amounts of narcotics were discovered during a traffic stop for reckless driving. Just before 5:30pm on Sunday, November 10, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding a reckless driver in the area of Tuckers Grade Blvd. and Tamiami... Continue Reading →
TWO WOMEN ARRESTED FOLLOWING GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS
Punta Gorda (November 8, 2024) – Two women are now in custody after being indicted by the Charlotte CountyGrand Jury, for a case involving distributing Methamphetamines causing death.State Attorney Amira Fox convened the Charlotte County Grand Jury Thursday. Defendants Marie MargaretHunter and Mary Katheryn Brown were arrested Thursday evening. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Officeinvestigated the... Continue Reading →