September 18, 2023 - Punta Gorda, FL This morning, detectives are conducting an investigation in the area of Turbak Drive in Punta Gorda. The incident began as a stolen vehicle that was found to be traveling toward DeSoto County along Duncan Road. Charlotte County deputies alerted DeSoto County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) of the vehicle and... Continue Reading →

Daniel Lee Salazar, dob 10/5/2002, of Cape Coral, FL, pictured below, was arrested and charged with Reckless Driving, Delivery of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana over 20 grams. Charlotte County Deputies were conducting an aggressive driving and speed monitoring campaign on Interstate 75... Continue Reading →

August 23, 2023 - Charlotte County, FL A man who fled Charlotte County deputies and traveled the wrong way on a busy street, tossing narcotics out of the vehicle, is now facing charges of trafficking in methamphetamine and fentanyl. On Friday, August 18th, 2023, an extensive two-month long investigation conducted by the Charlotte County Sheriff's... Continue Reading →

August 16, 2023 - Charlotte County, FL Detectives in the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit conducted a months-long operation, resulting in 37 arrests and a myriad of illegal drugs seized. Every individual arrested during the operation, titled "Heat Stroke", faces drug-related charges to include trafficking, possession, sale and delivery within 1,000 ft. of a... Continue Reading →

Grant is part of more than $75 million given by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to public safety organizations across the U.S.  August 8, 2023 - Charlotte County, Florida Charlotte County Sheriff's Office recently received a $24,850 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase 400 Tourniquet Holders and Seven Zoll G5 AEDs &... Continue Reading →

July 28, 2023 - Port Charlotte, FL Deputies are investigating an isolated incident in which one person is recovering from a non-life-threatening injury after being shot in a Port Charlotte home. At approximately 10pm on Thursday, July 27, 2023, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a 911 call from a woman who said... Continue Reading →

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 26, 2023) – The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), one of the largest and most successful law enforcement associations in the nation, is pleased to announce its leadership for the 2023-2024 year. The newly-elected FSA President, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, will work with the staff and board of directors to guide the... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County, FL - July 21, 2023 On July 19, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received an allegation of domestic violence involving one of our detention staff members. An investigation was conducted by the Domestic Violence Unit, which resulted in the arrest of 22-year-old Dylan Landmark. Landmark was arrested on July 20, and charged with... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County, FL - National 30x30 Pledge Aims to Bring More Women into Law Enforcement to Improve Public Safety, Community Outcomes, and Trust in Law Enforcement The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has signed on to the 30x30 Pledge – a series of no-cost actions law enforcement agencies can take to improve the representation and experiences... Continue Reading →