August 20, 2021- As you know, we have seen an uptick in COVID cases again in Florida, with a positivity rate hovering around 16% in Charlotte County. I recently made the decision to again temporarily suspend fingerprinting services as well as our Citizen’s Police Academy program in an effort to reduce the spread of the... Continue Reading →

UPDATE March 2, 2022- Effective immediately, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office will resume live scan fingerprinting services by appointment only between the hours of 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please call the district office directly to schedule your appointment. The following offices provide fingerprinting services: Englewood District 1 Office 11051 Wilmington Boulevard Englewood, Florida 34224... Continue Reading →

Punta Gorda, August 16, 2021 The Charlotte County Jail has again earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care by demonstrating compliance with NCCHC’s Standards for Health Services in Jails. Accreditation recognizes the Charlotte County Jail’s dedication to compliance with the most respected standards in correctional health care. The Charlotte County Jail underwent... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County Jail - August 12, 2021 A Punta Gorda woman was arrested after masturbating and exposing her breasts to an inmate housed at the Charlotte County Jail. The incident occurred within the visitation center located at 26601 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda. During a video session on August 8, Danielle Ferrero (04/10/1983) and the Charlotte... Continue Reading →

UPDATE August 13, 2021- The investigation into the Lasalle Road shooting revealed the caused to be an accidental discharge unrelated to the victim or incident location. No charges have been filed at this time. Port Charlotte, FL- August 12, 2021 Around 10:30pm on Wednesday, August 11, Charlotte County dispatch received a call in reference to... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County, FL- August 11, 2021 School Zone Sign Throughout the first week of school, the Traffic Unit has been out conducting targeted initiatives focusing on safety and traffic laws within school zones. The first day of the initiative was conducted at Port Charlotte High School, Port Charlotte Middle School and Myakka River Elementary School... Continue Reading →

Melodie D. Bynum (04/28/1959) Port Charlotte, FL- August 11, 2021 On August 7, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office was called in reference to an overdose occurring at 805 Biscayne Drive in Port Charlotte. Once on scene, the victim was found unresponsive in a bedroom. Narcan was administered and the victim was transported to a nearby... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County, FL- August 9, 2021 Cameras prior to distribution After months of training and preparation, Sheriff Bill Prummell is pleased to announce the first wave of deputies will receive their Axon body worn cameras (BWC) just in time for the first day of school. Beginning August 10, 2021, all 25 members of the Juvenile... Continue Reading →

Update: August 4, 2021 8:32pm The suspect, Duke James Terrill (06/08/92) was placed into custody on a felony warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He is currently being booked into the Sarasota County Jail. A special thanks to the North Port Police Department, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, and the CCSO warrant apprehension unit... Continue Reading →

Port Charlotte, FL- August 2, 2021 While a homeowner was golfing behind his home yesterday, he noticed two bikes on the back side of his house and window screen ripped out. The victim returned home to assess the situation. When he arrived, he noticed his room was in disarray and the air conditioning unit was... Continue Reading →