From the desk of Sheriff Bill Prummell- Faith and Blue is a national organization that strives to bring communities together, forming local partnerships through the connections of faith-based organizations and law enforcement agencies. To facilitate this, agencies across the country are coordinating with their local churches to put on events that bring their people together... Continue Reading →

From the desk of Sheriff Prummell- I recently received an email from someone in our community that had been struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. The message was sincere and moving, so I had the Community Affairs team reach out  and ask for her permission to share her story. Please take a minute to read... Continue Reading →

From the desk of Sheriff Bill Prummell- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a serious issue that cannot go overlooked, which is why I proudly sit on the Board of Directors for the Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies (C.A.R.E.). From October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 – my deputies responded... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County, FL - September 30, 2021 Cory Lee Murphy (07/29/1996) Charlotte and DeSoto County Sheriff Offices worked together to capture a 25-year-old man accused of 6 counts of sexual battery on a victim under the age of 12. Cory Lee Murphy (07/29/1996) was located by DeSoto County Sheriff deputies on Tuesday in his front... Continue Reading →

Port Charlotte, FL – September 29, 2021   Amber Carlini (02/29/1984) On September 7, 2021, CCSO responded to a business in Port Charlotte in reference to a catalytic converter being illegally removed from the company work vehicle.  Detectives processed the scene, locating a women’s sandal and footprints left behind. Security camera footage showed that, on the evening of September 3... Continue Reading →

Punta Gorda, FL- September 29, 2021 Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responds to swatting call in a Washington Loop neighborhood. Just prior to 5 in the afternoon on Tuesday, dispatch received a report from a caller the he had just shot his father and was suicidal. Deputies were immediately in route to the home located within... Continue Reading →

Statewide totals Charlotte County, FL - September 27, 2021 Members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office recently participated in Operation Loose Wire led by the Florida Sheriffs Association, along with 16 other Florida sheriff's offices. The initiative focused on reducing the number of livestock that are at large, as well as cases of neglect, and... Continue Reading →

From the desk of Sheriff Prummell- The safety of your child while riding in the car is non-negotiable. However, making sure your child is utilizing the appropriate seat, and that the seat is installed correctly can be extremely difficult. This month is dedicated to acknowledging that taking the time to properly install (or have installed)... Continue Reading →

Tallahassee, FL (September 19, 2021) – Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) honored the fallen heroes who served the law and the state of Florida in the line of duty. Thirteen names were added to the FSA Memorial Wall during the ceremony. FSA President Sheriff Bobby McCallum of Levy County joined sheriffs, community leaders, and... Continue Reading →

September 17, 2021 – Port Charlotte  Recently, Charlotte County has seen a large increase in vehicle burglaries. The suspects are believed to be gang members, who are coming from out-of-county and are specifically targeting this area. The reason they are coming to Charlotte County is to take advantage of our sense of security, which we often take for... Continue Reading →