When Sheriff Prummell heard this song by George Strait, he was inspired to share it with our community, accompanied by glimpses of what it means to selflessly serve others as a member of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. Please enjoy. George Strait"Weight of the Badge" https://youtu.be/vL6MKsLei58 This video is also available to watch and share... Continue Reading →
Sheriff Bill Prummell authored this community letter for the 2019 Wink Hurricane GuideYou can check out the full edition by clicking here. In law enforcement, we frequently train for emergency scenarios so we are better prepared and equipped to respond to the scenario in real life. Applying this same mindset of preparation to your hurricane... Continue Reading →
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reports a rise in reported pickup truck thefts occurring over the past several months. Both locked and unlocked Ford F-250 trucks seem to be the vehicle of choice for these thefts. These thefts have been occurring in both business and residential locations. These thefts have also been occurring at varying hours... Continue Reading →
On 8-21-2019 at 0307 am., Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to Walmart, 2931 South McCall Road, Englewood, on a report of a male subject who was just stabbed while outside of that business. Upon arrival, it was determined that a male subject sustained a single stab puncture wound to the abdomen and was transported to a local... Continue Reading →
Operation Knot Lit, a Florida Sheriff's Association strategic DUI/BUI initiative with 33 Florida counties participating, ran from July 3rd through July 7th. This initiative focused on education and enforcement of Florida's roads and waterways to ensure the safety of our commuters. This operation resulted in the issuance of 3,105 warnings, 3,144 traffic/boating citations being issued, 8,596 dedicated... Continue Reading →
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 →