February 28, 2025 - Punta Gorda, FL Four men were arrested in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 27 after they were found actively committing a burglary at a business in Punta Gorda. At approximately 1:30am on Thursday, February 27, a Charlotte County deputy was conducting a patrol of a business in Punta Gorda... Continue Reading →

February 28, 2025 - Charlotte County, FL Charlotte County Narcotics Unit arrests more than 30 people on charges related to selling, delivering, and trafficking drugs. During the last several months, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit has investigated numerous individuals selling narcotics throughout Charlotte County. During this time, each of the listed subjects were... Continue Reading →

February 27, 2025 - Port Charlotte, FL Charlotte County deputies arrested two individuals for making separate threats to conduct school shootings. On February 26, 2025, a female Charlotte High School student was added to a Snapchat group chat where she noticed that a non-student member of the chat, who was later identified as Paul G.... Continue Reading →

Winter Haven, Fla. (February 24, 2025) – The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that every county jail throughout the state has signed a written agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ensure compliance with 287(g) program requirements. This milestone underscores Florida’s commitment to public safety and the rule of law,... Continue Reading →

February 20, 2025 - Port Charlotte, FL A woman claiming to provide aroma therapy in Port Charlotte was arrested for prostitution by an undercover deputy. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit conducted an undercover investigation on a Port Charlotte business that claimed to provide aroma therapy. The business, called "Honey Bee - The Scent... Continue Reading →

February 19, 2025 - Punta Gorda, FL After housing and hiding a teenager who had been reported missing, a woman faces charges of interfering with the custody of a minor and contributing to delinquency. Just before 10pm on February 10, Charlotte County deputies responded to Crossroads Hope Academy in Punta Gorda in reference to missing... Continue Reading →

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 17, 2025) —Today, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez announced the appointment of Duval County Sheriff T.K. Waters and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell to the State Immigration Enforcement Council. These appointments reinforce Florida’s commitment to law and order, ensuring that local law enforcement plays a pivotal role in safeguarding communities from the... Continue Reading →

February 16, 2025 - Punta Gorda, FL Two members of a motorcycle club were arrested as part of a road rage shooting investigation in Punta Gorda. Around 6:30pm on Saturday, February 15, Charlotte County deputies were contacted by officers with the Punta Gorda Police Department regarding a road rage incident that included firearms being discharged... Continue Reading →

February 14, 2025 - Port Charlotte, FL A student at Port Charlotte High School was arrested after a BB gun was found in his backpack. At approximately 11:45am on Friday, February 14, 2025, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office School Resource Deputies at Port Charlotte High School (located at 18200 Cochran Blvd.), were notified by school staff... Continue Reading →