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 →
Florida leads the country in drowning deaths of children ages 1-4 years of age with summer being the most dangerous time of the year. Drowning is quick and can happen during the time it takes to pour a cup of coffee, unload the dishwasher or let the dog out. According to the National Safety Council,... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is announcing the implementation of an Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion Program (APAD) with full participation from stakeholders in Charlotte County. This includes the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Punta Gorda Police Department, State Attorney's Office, Office of the Public Defender, and the Charlotte County Clerk of Court. During the 2018 legislative session,... Continue Reading →
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a home invasion type robbery of a resident in the 3100 Block of Conway Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL. An initial report indicates that 2 male suspects knocked on a door of a home in that area and posed as utility workers. They stated to the occupant that they... Continue Reading →
During the last week of April, forty Sheriff's Offices throughout the State of Florida participated in the Florida Sheriff's Association Task Force "Operation School Zone Safety." Our mission as local law enforcement was to provide a high level of patrol in school zones to ensure our children's safe return to school from spring break. There... 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 →