Punta Gorda (December 15, 2023) – Cassandra Diane Smith has been convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing the death of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christopher Taylor. Smith was found guilty as charged of DUI Manslaughter, Vehicular Homicide, and two counts of DUI – Damage Person/Property. The jury returned the guilty... Continue Reading →

November 29, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A Punta Gorda man was arrested on numerous charges, including narcotics and violation of probation, hours after taking a plea deal for a felony offense of firing a gun outside of Gatorz Bar in 2021. On November 20, 2023, while traveling on Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte, a... Continue Reading →

November 27, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL Three people are in custody after deputies responded to a shoplifting call from the Port Charlotte Best Buy and suspicious activity in the parking lot of a nearby restaurant. On Sunday, November 26th, deputies responded to a call at Best Buy in Port Charlotte just after 4:00 p.m.... Continue Reading →

November 22, 2023 - Charlotte County, FL With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just days away, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to make this shopping season a safe one by following these common sense security tips: IN STORE SHOPPING Be aware of your surroundings. In all the excitement of bargain hunting, make sure... Continue Reading →

November 17, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte man was arrested following a juvenile's disclosure of sexual misconduct, leading to multiple charges. A Port Charlotte resident, identified as Demario Desmond Keith Fenton (04/06/2003), is facing multiple charges of molestation of a victim under the age of twelve. The victim, a New York resident,... Continue Reading →

November 13, 2023 - Charlotte County, FL A Charlotte County cold case from 1990 has been closed following the death of the man who was indicted by a Grand Jury for the murder of Sharon Gill. On November 3, 2023, the State Attorney's Office filed an order with the circuit court to drop charges on... Continue Reading →

November 9, 2023 - Charlotte County, FL Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9 Rico will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Rico’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”.  Delivery... Continue Reading →

November 8, 2023 - Punta Gorda, FL A Punta Gorda man will face eight felony charges in Charlotte County, with more pending, after shooting a woman in Lee County and fleeing. Daniel Dunn (2/19/1989) On Sunday, October 29, a man identified as Daniel Dunn (2/19/1989) shot a woman in Lee County and fled to a... Continue Reading →

November 7, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A mother was arrested following an incident at Port Charlotte High School in which she attempted to hit a staff member with her vehicle. On November 2, 2023, the parent of a Port Charlotte High School student dropped her child off at school. The woman, identified as Tarajayne... Continue Reading →

November 2, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A search warrant led deputies to discovering trafficking amounts of multiple substances, along with firearms, in the home of a convicted felon in Port Charlotte. Yesterday, Charlotte County Narcotics Unit detectives, with the help of Warrants and K9 members, executed a lawful search warrant at the residence of... Continue Reading →