In response to our recent blog post encouraging the community to report suspicious activity we received some questions about when 9-1-1 would be the appropriate number to dial instead of our non-emergency line (941-639-0013). The blog below is from our Charlotte County 9-1-1 website and is helpful in outlining what and how you should report... Continue Reading →

As many of our seasonal residents leave for the cooler weather in the North, those of us remaining behind are responsible to keep watch. It’s important to remember to call the Sheriff’s Office anytime you see something suspicious or out of the ordinary routine of your neighborhood. Everyone knows to call 911 in an emergency,... Continue Reading →

On Friday, May 3rd, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office hosted a self-defense class for teens. The class is taught by Training Sergeant and Wolf Pack Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt Brent Hertenlehner.

Charlotte County residents who live on the water or near a boat storage facility may begin noticing the Sheriff's Office aviation unit flying overhead more often. This increase in aerial patrol of boat yards, marinas and the waterline is in response to the statewide trend of boat and boat motor thefts. In addition to routine... Continue Reading →

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to celebrate the good things our communities do to promote healthy child development, support families and help prevent child abuse and neglect. The first step in helping abused children is learning to recognize the symptoms of child abuse. Although child abuse is divided into four types --... Continue Reading →

Take Me Home is a program designed to assist those who are unable to speak for themselves by providing information to law enforcement for people with special needs such as (but not limited to) Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism or Down Syndrome. The ability to add your loved one’s information to this database has recently become easier... Continue Reading →

"Steal my heart, not my money!" With Valentine's Day around the corner and loneliness at an all-time high, it's important to be on high alert when looking for love online. The online world can be a scary place if you're unaware of the possible dangers that are lurking. On the other hand, it can also... Continue Reading →

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office recommends the following practices to make your vessel a hard target for criminals. • Record all of your boat’s information such as serial numbers, ID codes, and HIN. Take photos, and mark your property with a unique code, such as your house number. • Install an alarm system designed for... Continue Reading →

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7441Z5in8M This past October, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office participated in the latest training of Waste Management’s drivers in its community safety program Waste Watch. Through this program, company drivers act as an extra set of eyes and ears for sheriff’s deputies, police, fire department and emergency services, reporting emergencies or any suspicious activity that... Continue Reading →