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 →
Safety tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers
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 →
Man Faces Multiple Charges for Sexual Abuse of a Young Girl
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 →
Indicted Murderer of Sharon Gill Dies in Custody, Case Closed
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 →
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9 Rico to get donation of body armor
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 →
Punta Gorda Man Faces Eight Felony Charges (with more to come) in Charlotte County After Standoff with Law Enforcement
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 →
Angry Mother Arrested After Attempting to Run Over School Staff Member
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 →
Convicted Felon Found In Possession of Trafficking Amounts of Drugs, Firearms
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 →
Man Arrested on Halloween – Pumpkin Seized as Evidence
November 1, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte man was arrested on Halloween after fraudulently using a coworker's credit card to purchase items, to include a pumpkin he carved and placed in front of his home. On October 29, 2023, Charlotte County detectives responded to Chili's Restaurant in Port Charlotte to take a... Continue Reading →
Detention Deputy First Class Ed Hill Retires After 30 Years of Service
Earlier this week, we celebrated Detention Deputy First Class Edward Hill for 30 years of continuous service with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and honored his time upon his retirement. CDFC Hill began his career many years ago, on October 1, 1993, as a recruit in the academy. When Ed completed the academy, he was assigned... Continue Reading →