February 2, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A North Port man was arrested on several charges, including possession and trafficking cocaine, after failing to stop at a red light late Monday night. On Monday, January 30, 2023, a deputy observed a 2008 Suzuki Forenza fail to stop at a steady red light on S. McCall... Continue Reading →
February 1, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL A Punta Gorda man was arrested for possession of cocaine and marijuana following a traffic stop on Monday. On Friday, January 27, 2023, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a man driving a 2005 Nissan Armada for a seatbelt violation and possible window tint violation. As deputies approached... Continue Reading →
Port Charlotte, FL - Jan. 26, 2023 A Port Charlotte High School teacher of thirty years observed two individuals walking across the baseball field from the west side of campus yesterday afternoon. The subjects approached the school gymnasium and were let inside by an unknown student. The staff member caught up to the individuals and... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - January 20, 2023 The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics unit, along with the Warrants Unit, conducted an undercover investigation into local "massage parlors", within Charlotte County with assistance from the FBI Task Force, and The Florida Department of Health. This investigation targeted prostitution and potential human trafficking in our community. Many... Continue Reading →
Feature by The Daily Sun writer FRANK DIFIORE Charlotte County, FL Sitting in his office at Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, Sheriff Bill Prummell reflects on something his predecessor once said to him. “There are some things you don’t know until you are sitting in this seat,” Prummell recalled. On Dec. 15, Bill Prummell celebrated... Continue Reading →
Sign posted inside the front door Port Charlotte, FL - January 18, 2023 Early this morning, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of SWAT, served a search warrant at 2352 Ednor St. in Port Charlotte. The Narcotics Unit has received numerous tips on this nuisance residence stemming back to February of... Continue Reading →
January 2023 Deputy First Class Steven Sella and K9 Copper appear in the 2023 Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. nationwide fundraising calendar. Each year, twelve Law Enforcement K9s who are recipients of vests provided by the nonprofit organization are highlighted in the publication along with a memorial page paying tribute to the four-legged heroes who... Continue Reading →
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16th, 2023, The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Administrative Offices located at 7474 Utilities Rd., Punta Gorda, FL and all District Offices throughout the County will be closed. All Offices will re-open on January 17th, 2023 at 0830 hrs. for normal business. Sheriff Bill Prummell... Continue Reading →
Earlier this morning at approximately 1:24 am, Charlotte County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the Paddy Wagon Irish Pub, 2681 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, regarding a physical altercation outside of that location. Additionally, there were reports of gunshots with two people sustaining injuries. Once Deputies arrived, it was determined that a 31 year old female... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County, FL - January 5, 2023 A naked man was arrested after exposing himself outside a Port Charlotte daycare. When deputies arrived, they were alerted by staff that they last noticed the male near the outdoor shower area on the right side of the building. Members made their way to a camper trailer that... Continue Reading →