Dispatch received a call at 10:53 am reporting a shooting in the residential area of Conway Blvd, west of Tamiami Trail. Within 30 minutes the suspect was in custody. Aaron Simmons (dob 2/16/99) who is a convicted felon and on house arrest, was reported to have shot multiple times into an unoccupied motor vehicle and... Continue Reading →

January 9th, 2020, was recognized as National Law Enforcement Day. A few of our community partners shared their appreciation and tokens of their gratitude towards the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office for keeping our community safe. Home Depot Cochran Blvd. Sheriff Bill Prummell stated, "Without the solid community partnerships that we share, we could not continue to... Continue Reading →

Around 4:00 a.m. January 6, deputies noticed a parked vehicle on the side of a closed Sunnydell Plaza in Port Charlotte, Florida. When approached, Seth Smith (dob 02/13/1986 ) exited the vehicle and faced away from the deputy. Smith was asked what he was doing at the plaza and he stated they were there to... Continue Reading →

Carlos Blake Suarez (02/17/87) was arrested January 4, 2020 after screaming profanities and disturbing a neighborhood. Deputies were dispatched to a Grove City neighborhood in Englewood, Florida as several calls and online tips had come in about a man outside in his underwear screaming at the top of his lungs, waking the neighbors. Carlos Blake... Continue Reading →

Two previously convicted felons were arrested for a multitude of charges ranging from violation of probation to trafficking heroin. Shayne Boomhower (09/04/1986) and passenger John Ohle (04/08/1980) were taken into custody during a traffic stop on December 30, 2019. While conducting the traffic stop, a Narcotics Detective observed numerous syringes throughout the vehicle with one... Continue Reading →

Distracted and impaired driving are more prevalent this time of year. Whether you are heading to dinner or home from a celebration, please remember to drive sober. It's important to be at our best when behind the wheel. In the month of December in Charlotte County there were 469 crashes with 12 confirmed to be... Continue Reading →

Sheriff Bill Prummell and the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas as well as a safe and happy New Year. We are truly grateful for such a kind and generous community that we have the privilege and honor to serve. We have accomplished many wondrous things together and... Continue Reading →

Tristin Murphydob 4/11/1984 It was Tuesday evening when a detention officer observed a pick-up truck floating in the catfish pond located in front of the Charlotte County Jail. The detention officer then observed a man standing by the pond watching as the truck sunk to the bottom. This man was later identified as Tristin Murphy... Continue Reading →