As your local law enforcement agency, we will continue to be a source of trustworthy information as it is our duty to protect our community. We are closely monitoring the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and are in constant communication with state and local officials. We are taking the proper precautions based on the guidance... Continue Reading →
Man uses Hammer and Knife, Attempting to Kill Woman
After a frantic 911 call to dispatch, deputies arrived at a Punta Gorda home were a man was attempting to harm a woman. The victim was able to get out of the house in time with minor injuries. When deputies arrived to the Punta Gorda home, the front door was wide open. After verbal commands... Continue Reading →
COVID-19, Necessary Precautions
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-52, declaring a State of Emergency for COVID-19. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has been closely monitoring the situation and is in contact with Florida Department of Health. Due to the recent Executive Order released by Governor DeSantis, we are taking preventative measures to protect our staff and... Continue Reading →
Operation Dry Streets
On March 13th through the 15th, the Florida Police Chiefs Association, the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Sheriffs Association, to include the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and the Punta Gorda Police Department will conduct a joint DUI enforcement operation throughout the state of Florida. This operation is presented and directed by Sheriff Bill Prummell,... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office District #3 Facility
Beginning Thursday, March 12th, 2020, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, District #3 location, 3280 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL, will be closed through Monday, March 16th, 2020. The District #3 Office will re-open at it's new and permanent location at 3110 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL. Operating hours for this location are Monday through Friday,... Continue Reading →
CCSO attends ‘Keeping Seniors Safe’ Summit with U.S. Attorney General William Barr
Hillsborough County, Sun City Florida Members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit attended the 'Keeping Seniors Safe' Summit in Sun City, Florida. The summit is designed to provide an overview on our national elder fraud and abuse strategy that is currently in place to help protect our seniors against frauds, and elder... Continue Reading →
Deputy Lou Henyecz Month
"Deputy Henyecz is a true asset to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. He knows there is no substitute for hard work and is committed to serving the people of Charlotte County. His community service is exemplary and always goes above and beyond, " states Sheriff Prummell.
Fraud Arrest
Leonardo Torres dob Between February 2nd and February 8th Prime Serious Steak Port Charlotte server Leonardo Torres acted with deliberate disregard to his customers, and the reputations of his employer and fellow workers by engaging in an ongoing course of criminal conduct whereby he exploited his special position of trust between patron and server by... Continue Reading →
Sheriff’s Deputy Honored
Charlotte County Community Policing Deputy Lou Henyecz was recently honored at a breakfast gathering of community leaders, family and Sheriff's Office Comand members. The ceremony, which was held at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, honored Henyecz for his outstanding work within the community. The Gulf Coast Partnership, Together Charlotte and Healthy Charlotte awarded Henyecz with the... Continue Reading →
Suspect Identified in Officer Involved Shooting, Succumbs to Injuries
Sean Patrick Constance12/30/1982 On February 6th, 2020 a training officer and his trainee conducted a traffic stop around 2:30 a.m. for a faulty tag light. The vehicle came to a stop in the Hooters parking lot on the corner of US 41 and Veterans Boulevard. As deputies approached the vehicle, the passenger immediately opened the... Continue Reading →