A suspect in an occupied burglary was shot by the homeowner during a physical struggle Thursday evening on the 100 block of Strasburg Drive. The suspect, identified as Jessica Gutzler (DOB 10/3/79), fled the scene but later called 911 asking for medical assistance. She was taken into custody for medical treatment at that time, and... Continue Reading →
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 12, 2019) – Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Hallowed Streets, a strategic initiative in 18 Florida counties that focused on Halloween activites throughout Florida. The operation targeted sexual offenders/predators to ensure they are compliant with their obligations and the Florida State Statutes. This involved... Continue Reading →
A child pornography investigation in Canada led to the arrest of a suspect in Charlotte County on Tuesday. The suspect, Nathan Potter (DOB 10/21/82), was arrested at a Punta Gorda motel while in the process of packing his belongings into a U-Haul truck. Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Detective Don Woelke, assigned to the FBI Child... Continue Reading →
Members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Motor Unit competed in the 5th Annual Volusia County Sheriff's Office Motorcycle Skills Challenge this weekend, earning top awards for their efforts. Deputy First Class Leamon Combs and Deputy First Class William Weisspfennig placed 1st and 2nd (respectively) in their division, which was for all non-Harley motorcycles. DFC... Continue Reading →
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit executed a lawful search warrant in the 1100 block of Strasburg Dr., Port Charlotte on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Arrested and charged with various narcotics violations was Dominic Patrick Mucci, dob 3/17/1963. After a comprehensive narcotics investigation, actionable intelligence and probable cause was developed in order to secure... Continue Reading →
The Florida Sheriff's Task Force, to include the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, will be conducting "Operation Hallowed Streets", from October 29-31, 2019. This operation is a statewide initiative to determine the compliance level of sexual offenders and predators. The goal of the Florida Sheriff's Association is to verify the listed addresses of registered sexual offenders... Continue Reading →
Bicycle Safety for Parents and Children • Make sure all equipment on the bicycle works. • All bicycle riders and passengers under age 16 are required by Florida Law to wear a helmet. Always wear a properly fitted helmet and securely fasten the strap. • Wear appropriate shoes. Avoid wearing flip-flops or riding barefoot. •... Continue Reading →
Members of the Juvenile Unit teamed up on Saturday, October 26th, for an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of alcohol to minors. The operation included compliance checks on fourteen commercial establishments licensed to sell alcohol products throughout Charlotte County. All of the businesses checked were in compliance, properly requesting identification from the underage person. Establishments... Continue Reading →
Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to child safety! There are several easy and effective behaviors recommended by Safe Kids Worldwide that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury. Don’t forget, our Cops n Goblins event is a great alternative to walking your neighborhood.... Continue Reading →