July 31, 2026 - Charlotte County, FL “On June 30, 2026, we received formal written notice from the State Attorney's Office indicating, after a full review of the case, it has been determined that there was no violation of the law. DFC Poole did not take an active role in the subsequent investigation but provided an electronically signed statement through his attorney. DFC... Continue Reading →

Extending victim communication throughout the criminal justice process with VINE® and Versaterm CommunityConnectTM Charlotte County, FL - July 23, 2026 – The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) today announced the launch of an enhanced victim notification system that updates victims throughout the criminal justice process. Powered by VINE® and Versaterm CommunityConnectTM, the integrated system enables... Continue Reading →

July 21, 2026 - Punta Gorda, FL A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a convicted felon with more than half a pound of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm. Just after 2:30pm on Saturday, July 18, a Charlotte County deputy with the STAR (Strategic Targeted Area Response) Unit observed a vehicle commit a... Continue Reading →

July 13, 2026 - Punta Gorda, FL Around 10:30pm on Friday, July 3, members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office STAR (Strategic Targeted Area Response) Unit and K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck that failed to make a complete stop at a stop sign. When a deputy made contact with the... Continue Reading →

July 7, 2026 - Punta Gorda, FL A device resembling a hand grenade resulted in a brief evacuation and a call to the Lee County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad. Around 1:30pm on Monday, July 6, deputies responded to a Punta Gorda residence on Fairway Drive after a landlord reported that they discovered a hand grenade... Continue Reading →