August 31, 2026 - Punta Gorda, FL Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives are investigating a suicide attempt by an inmate at the Charlotte County Jail. On 08/29/2026, Major Crimes Detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to an attempted suicide at the Charlotte County Jail. During the investigation, detectives discovered at 11:32 AM, Charlotte... Continue Reading →

August,19, 2026 - Charlotte County, FL A Letter From Sheriff Bill Prummell "Dear Friends and Neighbors, As your Sheriff, I am honored to serve a community that values courage, service, and the safety of our families. As we have settled into our new home at the CCSO Administration Building, I am so appreciative of the... Continue Reading →

August 14,2026 - Punta Gorda, FL A Punta Gorda man has been arrested after he was found to be in possession of child sexual abuse material and child pornography images. On June 24, 2026, The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit received a CyberTip Report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children... Continue Reading →