The below editorial, published in the Tampa Bay Times on September 13th, was authored by Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell in his capacity as Chairman of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Board of Directors. Sheriff Prummell touches on concerns shared by many Florida Sheriffs about stripping away funding from high quality residential group homes when... Continue Reading →
Training Notice: Law Enforcement TRAINING Scheduled at the Punta Gorda Airport
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Charlotte County Fire/EMS will be participating in active shooter response training at the Punta Gorda Airport on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and staff from the Punta Gorda Airport are also providing assistance for the training event. During this morning training, portions of the... Continue Reading →
Search Warrant Served on Lime Drive; Five Suspects Arrested
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant this morning at 15524 Lime Drive in Punta Gorda. The warrant was obtained after a lengthy investigation by detectives with the Narcotics Unit into drug activity at the residence. A trap door was located inside the residence. The door provided exit from the home by way... Continue Reading →
“We Are the Good Guys” Video Challenge
Charlotte County is answering a challenge from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department! The "Good Guy Challenge" references a song written by their very own Sgt. Henry Particelli. Proceeds from the sale of this song benefit The Good Guys Foundation which helps both fallen Officer's families and living Law Enforcement Officers with special needs. The song is available on... Continue Reading →
Marsy’s Law and the Rights of Victims
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell As of late, there has been a lot of discussion on Amendment 6, which expanded the rights of victims as set forth in Article 1, section 16 of the Florida Constitution. It established basic rights that attach at the time of the victimization. The language in the amendment clearly indicates... Continue Reading →
Suspect Steals Uber Driver’s Vehicle; Leaves Driver on Interstate
A suspect is in jail in Manatee County this morning after he used a ruse to steal his Uber driver's vehicle in Charlotte County on Wednesday evening. Andrew Sullivan (DOB 06/06/82) was located near the vehicle in Manatee County shortly after the driver reported the theft to Charlotte County deputies. Charlotte County deputies responded to... Continue Reading →
Body Scanner Continues to Intercept Contraband at the Charlotte County Jail
It has been one year since the Charlotte County Jail introduced a new tool to help prevent the introduction of drugs and other contraband - the RadPro SecurPass, which uses transmission imaging to conduct a virtual body scan. A deputy reviews scans of a detainee returning from a work assignment. The machine works somewhat like a... Continue Reading →
Suspect Wanted for Theft of Jewelry; Safety Reminder for E-Commerce Transactions
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking information on the location of Jonathan J. Baker (DOB 10/14/82). Baker is a suspect in a theft of jewelry that occurred on August 25th during a meet-up stemming from a transaction on the popular re-sale app Letgo. The victim listed a wedding ring set on the app... Continue Reading →
Juvenile Unit Conducts Checks for Underage Alcohol Sales
Members of the Juvenile Unit teamed up on Friday, August 30th, 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. One establishment was found in non-compliance for selling alcohol to a minor:Sunoco, 4821 Placida Road (Adult... Continue Reading →
Juvenile Unit Conducts Checks for Underage Alcohol Sales
Members of the Juvenile Unit teamed up on Friday, August 23rd, for an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of alcohol to minors. The operation included compliance checks on nine (9) commercial establishments licensed to sell alcohol products throughout Charlotte County. One establishment was found in non-compliance for selling alcohol to a minor: Gribbles Food Mart,... Continue Reading →