October 3, 2024 - Punta Gorda, FL A Punta Gorda man was arrested for stealing approximately $30,000 in marijuana and other merchandise wearing stolen clothing and using a stolen prybar. On September 27th, 2024, at approximately 2:45 am, deputies responded to the Curaleaf on Kings Highway in reference to a burglary call. When they arrived,... Continue Reading →

September 30, 2024 - Charlotte County, FL Following a storm or major disaster, contractor fraud takes center stage. Sheriff Prummell urges you to be cautious and do the research before agreeing to a contract with any company. Fake contractors use a variety of tactics to get your money. Their goal is to prey on your... Continue Reading →

September 18, 2024 - Port Charlotte, FL A suspect is receiving medical care, pending physical arrest, after a shooting incident near the County line of Charlotte and Sarasota. On the morning of September 18, 2024, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of 1540 Chancellor Boulevard near the Charlotte County/Sarasota County border after... Continue Reading →

September 17, 2024 - Port Charlotte, FL A pair of juveniles who are suspects in vehicle burglaries and thefts were arrested after stealing a car and fleeing on foot. On the morning of Monday, September 16, 2024, deputies responded to a Port Charlotte home after a caller stated that their vehicle had been stolen sometime... Continue Reading →

September 9, 2024 - Englewood, FL After being arrested for vandalizing a vehicle and firing a gun into an occupied home, a convicted felon was also found to be in possession of a large amount of narcotics. On Sunday, September 8,2024 between 10:00am and 3:00pm, Matthew Kyle Franklin (12/12/1989) had a dispute with a female... Continue Reading →

September 6, 2024 - Punta Gorda, FL A man was arrested on multiple charges after calling 911 threatening to shoot law enforcement officers, posting threats to social media, and several other charges to include battering a police dog. A man identified as Matthew Mead (02/18/1986) called Charlotte County Dispatch and asked to speak to a... Continue Reading →

August 30, 2024 - Charlotte County, FL Community Policing Officers of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office will now be driving in brightly wrapped vehicles to promote Autism awareness. Earlier today, Sheriff Bill Prummell spoke to media members and attendees during a special presentation in which the new Community Policing Officer (CPO) vehicle wraps were unveiled.... Continue Reading →

On Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit and Warrants Apprehension Unit completed an undercover investigation geared towards combating the illegal solicitation of sexual acts at massage parlors within Charlotte County. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has received complaints of illegal prostitution going on at New Island Spa, 3005 Caring Way,... Continue Reading →

August 17, 2024 - Punta Gorda, FL Charlotte County detectives are investigating an isolated incident in the Deep Creek area of Punta Gorda in which one person suffered a gunshot wound. Just after midnight this morning, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responded to the 200 block of Seasons Drive in Punta Gorda (Deep Creek) in... Continue Reading →

August 15, 2024 - Charlotte County, FL More than three dozen people were arrested on drug-related charges as part of a Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit operation, titled "Deal Breaker". Over the past few months, the CCSO Narcotics Unit has been conducting "Operation Deal Breaker", which spanned across the entire county. Through this operation,... Continue Reading →