Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, FL, K9 Zoe will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Zoe’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Copper, Charlotte County, EOW 8/13/23”. ... Continue Reading →
Detective Intercepts Scammers While Picking Up His Lunch
January 28, 2025 - Punta Gorda, FL Two scammers from out-of-county were intercepted by a detective in a Publix parking lot after they tried to sell items from their trunk while parked in a handicapped parking space. On January 27th, 2025, a detective in an unmarked vehicle observed suspicious activity in the Publix parking lot... Continue Reading →
Man Shoots, Kills Wife During Domestic Argument Over Infidelity
January 27, 2025 - Englewood, FL A man called 911 to report he had shot and killed his wife during a domestic argument about infidelity. On January 26, 2025, at approximately 7:30pm, deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office were called to the residence located at 13284 Holtville Avenue, Port Charlotte, Florida, in reference to... Continue Reading →
Armed and Dangerous Suspect Wanted in Sarasota County Fled from Charlotte County Deputies
January 27, 2025 - Englewood, FL A suspect fled from Charlotte County deputies when they attempted to arrest him on Sarasota County warrants yesterday and is considered armed and dangerous. Around 8:30pm on Sunday, January 26, 2025, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office was advised that a subject who is wanted in Sarasota County may be... Continue Reading →
Man Facing Sexual Abuse Charges Takes Own Life
January 23, 2025 - Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte man facing sexual abuse charges took his own life when deputies arrived to arrest him. On January 20, 2025, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received a call reporting the sexual assault of a 16-year-old female by a 49-year-old male. These allegations alleged that the abuse... Continue Reading →
Pair of Juveniles Arrested Following Crime Spree That Included Multiple Vehicle Thefts, Burglaries
January 21, 2025 - Charlotte County, FL Two juveniles were arrested after multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries in Babcock Ranch. On January 5, 2025, Charlotte County deputies responded to a residence on Palmetto St. in Punta Gorda (Babcock Ranch) in reference to a stolen vehicle that occurred sometime in the evening prior. The vehicle was... Continue Reading →
Accreditation Team Invites Comments About Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office
January 16, 2025 – Charlotte County, FL CALEA maintains a public access portal that allows for comments with regard to candidate agencies seeking initial accreditation or reaccreditation status.The purpose of a public portal is to receive comments regarding an agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and... Continue Reading →
Suspects Caught Committing Thefts While Driving Stolen Vehicle
January 10, 2025 Two suspects of crimes from multiple counties were arrested in Charlotte County while stealing marine equipment in a stolen vehicle. On January 8th, 2025, detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office were notified by Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office of a stolen vehicle entering their jurisdiction from State Road 31 and the Lee... Continue Reading →