At approximately 12:24 pm this afternoon, detention deputies responded to the cell of David John Kolenda (10/05/1958) after observing him on video surveillance in what appeared to be a suicide attempt. Kolenda was found hanging in his cell with a cloth around his neck. Detention deputies and Corizon Health staff immediately began life-saving measures, to... Continue Reading →

On October 20, we published a release that highlighted the extremely generous donation of a bullet and stab resistant vest for K9 Copper. Copper is not the first to receive a vest at the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. In fact, four other CCSO K9s have been outfitted with the protective gear, all courtesy of the... Continue Reading →

Today, we take a moment to show our gratitude and appreciation for the sacrifices of all who have served in the military. We pause to remember the countless holidays they spent away from their loved ones, just so that we could spend them together with ours.   The men and women of the US Military are the definition... Continue Reading →

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, to commemorate Veterans Day. We send our heartfelt gratitude to all who have served.

(Charlotte County) – The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is scheduled for a virtual assessment November 15, 2021, through November 17, 2021, as part of a program to continue accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards. Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the accreditation will encompass both the Law Enforcement... Continue Reading →

Port Charlotte, FL - November 7, 2021 At around 10pm Saturday evening, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission contacted CCSO, requesting assistance from the CCSO Aviation Unit in finding a missing hunter out in the 80,000+ acre Cecil Webb WMA. Location of the hunter CCSO Aviation responded, aided in the search by use of... Continue Reading →

UPDATE 11/8: Please follow this link for a message from the Sheriff. At this time, no further information will be provided as the investigation continues. Click Here Earlier this evening, shortly prior to 8 pm, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responded to a call for service in the 4000 Block of Taylor Road, Punta Gorda.... Continue Reading →

Port Charlotte, FL – November 4, 2021 A search warrant results in seizure of >22 lbs. Of cannabis, >8 lbs. of THC wax, numerous large totes filled with edibles, and more from a home in Port Charlotte. On Wednesday, November 4, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office conducted a legal search at 22259 Hernando Ave. in... Continue Reading →

Punta Gorda, FL – November 3, 2021  At approximately 8:00pm on Wednesday, November 3, an inmate at the Charlotte County Jail attacked another inmate with a metal object, stabbing him once in the neck and once on the elbow. There is no known motive for this attack.  Inmate Duane R. Lynch (11/28/1982) removed a sharpened metal object,... Continue Reading →

2002 Unidentified Remains from Zemel Road On January 6, 2002 decomposed remains were located in the bushes on the side of Zemel Road in Charlotte County.  Two individuals driving on Zemel Road coming from a local shooting range saw an animal run across the road and stopped to try and locate and identify the type... Continue Reading →