A sexual predator was arrested on Friday, March 22, at the Ann Dever Regional Park swimming pool after his behavior drew complaints from concerned parents. Timothy Rice (DOB 10/30/77), a registered sexual predator, is charged with Loitering or Prowling by Certain Offenders in Close Proximity to Children, a first degree misdemeanor. Detectives believe he may... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, March 23, at approximately 11:00pm, an altercation occurred near the main stage area at the Redneck Mud Park. The disturbance was handled by the private security team hired by the facility for their event. A 27 year old male involved in the altercation was treated by EMS for injuries and transported to the... Continue Reading →
“Healthcare professionals, who build their careers in the field of correctional healthcare, do so because of a personal mission to improve the lives of this population, and as a company, we share that mission." - Corizon Health’s Senior Vice President of Nursing Becky Pinney, MSN, RN, CCHP-RN When the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrests a... Continue Reading →
Members of the Juvenile Unit teamed up on Wednesday (3/20) for an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors. The operation included compliance checks on twelve (12) commercial establishments licensed to sell alcohol and tobacco products throughout Charlotte County. Deputies utilized two investigative aides to check for both alcohol and tobacco... Continue Reading →
In 2018, 143 bicycles were reported stolen in Charlotte County. A number that we continue to try and lower by implementing the Bicycle Anti-Theft (BAT) program. This program was created with intentions of returning lost or stolen bicycles, golf carts, and even kayaks to their owners. Deputy Miller flips over bicycles to retrieve serial numbers... Continue Reading →
A suspect arrested on Friday for Lewd and Lascivious Molestation and Distributing Obscene Material to a Minor could now face deportation after an Immigration Detainer was filed Saturday by the Department of Homeland Security. Bulmaro Zarate (DOB 7/20/83) is currently in custody at the Charlotte County Jail. During his processing, a check through federal databases... Continue Reading →
It's the first day of spring! Spring cleaning can often lead to boxes full of things you no longer want or need. Donating these items to a local charity is always a great option. If you are posting the items for sale online or in an app, be sure to plan ahead to meet your... Continue Reading →
Members of the Juvenile Unit teamed up on Friday (3/15) for an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of tobacco to minors, with a focus on liquid nicotine. The operation included compliance checks on ten (10) commercial establishments licensed to sell tobacco products throughout Charlotte County. All ten of the establishments checked were in compliance. Commercial... Continue Reading →
Detectives from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Detective Division have arrested and charged the below named persons, David Lee Harmon, dob 4/11/1963 and Samantha Labbe, dob 5/26/1990 with Grand Theft More than $20K Less than $100K and Dealing Traffic Stolen Property. Both of these charges are Felonies. The victim, an elderly female, allowed Harmon and... Continue Reading →