Carlos Blake Suarez (02/17/87) was arrested January 4, 2020 after screaming profanities and disturbing a neighborhood. Deputies were dispatched to a Grove City neighborhood in Englewood, Florida as several calls and online tips had come in about a man outside in his underwear screaming at the top of his lungs, waking the neighbors. Carlos Blake... Continue Reading →
Trafficking, Possession, VOP, OH MY!
Two previously convicted felons were arrested for a multitude of charges ranging from violation of probation to trafficking heroin. Shayne Boomhower (09/04/1986) and passenger John Ohle (04/08/1980) were taken into custody during a traffic stop on December 30, 2019. While conducting the traffic stop, a Narcotics Detective observed numerous syringes throughout the vehicle with one... Continue Reading →
Buzzed Driving, is Drunk Driving
Distracted and impaired driving are more prevalent this time of year. Whether you are heading to dinner or home from a celebration, please remember to drive sober. It's important to be at our best when behind the wheel. In the month of December in Charlotte County there were 469 crashes with 12 confirmed to be... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas Charlotte County
Sheriff Bill Prummell and the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas as well as a safe and happy New Year. We are truly grateful for such a kind and generous community that we have the privilege and honor to serve. We have accomplished many wondrous things together and... Continue Reading →
Truck Submerged in Jail Pond
Tristin Murphydob 4/11/1984 It was Tuesday evening when a detention officer observed a pick-up truck floating in the catfish pond located in front of the Charlotte County Jail. The detention officer then observed a man standing by the pond watching as the truck sunk to the bottom. This man was later identified as Tristin Murphy... Continue Reading →
Search Warrant Ends in Arrest of Two – Evidence Links Suspect to Additional Crime
A search warrant was conducted on Coulton Avenue in Port Charlotte early this morning leading to the arrest of two and numerous charges. Anthony Vece (dob 04/07/1981) was charged with the following: Anthony Vece (dob 04/07/1981) possession of ammunition by a convicted felon sale and delivery of methamphetamine possession of a controlled substance without prescription... Continue Reading →
Murder Indictment
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell and State Attorney Amira Fox announced today that the Charlotte County Grand Jury indicted Ryan Clayton Cole for First Degree Murder, First Degree Burglary and Burglary of a Dwelling. Cole is formally charged with murdering a 15 year old boy during the commission of a burglary of a Port Charlotte... Continue Reading →
International SWAT Awards
Members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics team recently attended SWAT Round-Up International (SRI), which is a competitive training event hosted by the Florida SWAT Association (FSA) in Orange County, Florida . This event is open to certified police SWAT teams, 58 teams from around the world participate. SRI is a... Continue Reading →
Narcotics Arrests
On November 25, 2019, members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office executed a lawful search warrant at 23332 Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL for illegal narcotics activity. Edward Breneman Located within the dwelling were the targets of the investigation, Edward D. Breneman, dob 8-5-1981 and Sarah R. Weaver, dob 3-19-1986. Both were subsequently arrested and... Continue Reading →
Domestic Violence Unit Launches Initiative to Educate Offenders and Empower Survivors
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) has launched Operation End the Silence & Stop the Violence, an initiative focused on educating offenders and preventing future violence in their homes. Last week, domestic violence offenders were served by deputies with letters from the Sheriff's Office that advised them of the zero-tolerance policy for... Continue Reading →