Whether you are a new drone pilot or have years of experience, rules and safety tips exist to help you fly safely. Before you fly, it is important to find out what rules and regulations apply to your specific situation. You can then begin researching where it is safe to fly and when you need... Continue Reading →
Amazon Prime Day is coming and this time it's two days of online deals. Unfortunately, you won't be the only one eagerly anticipating the delivery of those brown boxes! Thieves, also known as “porch pirates”, are those who take packages from the doorstep of a residence after delivery. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office recommends these... Continue Reading →
Burglary is frequently a crime of opportunity. Burglars aim for easy targets and most will give up if they can’t get in within a few minutes. There are steps a business owner can take to prevent their business from being an easy target for criminals. Steps toward proper security: Lighting – business should be well... Continue Reading →
This article is part of an ongoing agency focus on crime prevention and community education in Charlotte County. This article is authored by Danielle Bishop, a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at Southwest Florida Counseling Center. Engaging in purposeful communication with kids and teens can be difficult given the day and age we are in... Continue Reading →
Members of the Juvenile Unit teamed up on the 4th of July for an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors. The operation included compliance checks on sixteen (16) commercial establishments licensed to sell alcohol and tobacco products throughout Charlotte County. Deputies utilized two investigative aides to check for both alcohol... Continue Reading →
July 4th is a time of celebration; backyard grilling, neighborhood gatherings, and fireworks displays. Unfortunately, July is also peak month for grill fires, and every year an estimated 11,000 people are treated for injuries related to fireworks. Also, more pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year! As... Continue Reading →
Starting July 1, 2019, Florida motorists can be stopped and cited for texting and driving. The first violation for drivers is a non-moving offense with no points assessed to the driver’s record. The second violation is a moving violation with three points assessed to the driver’s record. A first offense will be punishable by a... Continue Reading →
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is participating in Operation Knot Lit, a Florida Sheriffs Task Force initiative for enhanced enforcement that will run through the 4th of July holiday weekend. The enhanced enforcement operation will run from July 3rd - July 7th, focusing on violations such as driving/boating under the influence, reckless driving and careless... Continue Reading →
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrested Ian McGuire (DOB 2/1/90) early Thursday morning after a search warrant was served at his Westlund Terrace residence in Port Charlotte. The charges stem from his interference into a law enforcement investigation that occurred on his street in April 2019. Charges on the served warrant are: Harassing a Witness,... Continue Reading →