September 17, 2026 - Charlotte County, FL Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Corrections Lieutenant Bobby Judd has graduated from the 299th session of the FBI National Academy. Two hundred and sixty-five law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on September 17, 2026. The 299th session of the National Academy consisted of... Continue Reading →

September 16, 2026 - Punta Gorda, FL A Punta Gorda woman has been arrested after she was discovered on video engaging in a sexual act with the family dog. Charlotte County Sheriff's Office detectives began an investigation after learning of social media posts that alleged that a woman had engaged in sexual activity with a... Continue Reading →

September 16, 2026 - Punta Gorda, FL A Punta Gorda man was arrested after being seen on video punching a puppy and continuing abuse until its death. On September 13th, 2026, a crime tip was received from one of the local news outlets with a video depicting a man, identified as Neil R. Puterbaugh (7/6/1973),... Continue Reading →