Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
Charlotte County, Florida
On March 2, 2018, the Charlotte County Jail underwent its annual Florida Model Jail Standards Inspection. The Florida Model Jail Standards are minimum standards that jails across Florida must meet to ensure the constitutional rights of those incarcerated are upheld. Prior to 1996, the Florida Department of Corrections was responsible for the standards and inspection... Continue Reading →
A multi-jurisdictional investigation into the December death of a Charlotte County resident led to the arrest of a Wisconsin man this month. On December 26, 2017, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to 447 Longley Drive (Port Charlotte) in reference to a twenty-five year old male not breathing. Deputies began performing CPR on the subject... Continue Reading →
On Thursday, March 8th, members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at 4430 Sturkie Avenue in Port Charlotte. Upon entry of the residence, the occupant of the residence, Dwight Lee Nobles (4/8/54), was detained. The search revealed 28 potted cannabis plants on the exterior of the property. Narcotic Detectives... Continue Reading →
At 7:16am this morning, a deputy with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responded to the 9200 block of Austrian Boulevard in reference to a caller reporting he being held captive in his truck by three loose and aggressive pit bulls. The caller stated that he was unable to get of of his truck to open... Continue Reading →
On February 25, at approximately 2:00 AM, an armed robbery occurred outside of the Paddy Wagon Irish Pub, 2681 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. As the victim exited the Paddy Wagon, a black male, later positively identified as Khalil Ali Bynum (08/07/95), grabbed the victims 26 inch, 14 carat yellow gold necklace from his neck... Continue Reading →
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the return of an indictment charging Adam Daniel Young (27, Sarasota) with one count of receiving and two counts of possessing child pornography. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in federal prison on each count. According to the court filings, Young possessed more... Continue Reading →
As a result of the tragic school shooting that unfolded at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County last week, many students are reacting, and with good cause. Many of our students are hearing rumors of potential or pending violence that may happen in our schools and they are perpetuating those rumors on various... Continue Reading →
Unable to hear or speak and have an emergency? Reaching emergency services under those circumstances just became easier in Charlotte County. Both Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Punta Gorda Police Department 911 Centers are now capable of receiving text messages. Text to 9-1-1 is only be used in the event that someone is unable to... Continue Reading →
A suspect in several recent arson investigations is now in custody after witness statements and evidence collected from the various scenes connected him to the crimes. Brandon Michael Wilson (10/23/1996), of Port Charlotte, is now at the Charlotte County Jail, facing several Arson and Violation of Probation charges.
Members of the Juvenile Unit teamed up on Friday, February 2, for an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors. The operation included compliance checks on seven commercial establishments licensed to sell alcohol and tobacco products. Six of the seven establishments checked were in compliance. Commercial establishments checked that DID NOT... Continue Reading →