Charlotte County, Florida
Three suspects were arrested and charged with burglary after an alert citizen called to report their suspicious behavior on Friday night. The three suspects, all from Sarasota, were observed by the witness removing bags of cement from a construction site on Caroline Drive in Port Charlotte. The box truck with the cement bags inside. The... Continue Reading →
An investigation by the FBI Fort Myers Child Exploitation Task Force that led to a search warrant on Friday morning in Englewood resulted in the arrest of Frank Ciavattieri (8/24/39) on charges for Possession and Transmission of Child Pornography. The search warrant was served by members of the Task Force, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office,... Continue Reading →
The Cargo Hook can lift 1,600 pounds. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit is now better equipped to assist with fire suppression thanks to a grant recently awarded by Firehouse Subs Port Charlotte. The grant allowed for the purchase of a Cargo Hook for the AS350 Helicopter. The cargo hook enables the attachment of... Continue Reading →
As your Sheriff, it has always been my intention to share with you the state of your Sheriff's Office. Over the years, this has meant sharing both our triumphs and our disappointments with transparency and integrity. In continuing this relationship, I want to take a moment to share this year's budget proposal with you, so... Continue Reading →
Detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office are requesting assistance identifying the three black males pictured in these still shots from a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) in-car video system. The males in the photos are suspects in a vehicle theft as well as a hit and run that occurred on Wednesday in Charlotte County. On... Continue Reading →
On March 21, 1990, Sharon Gill was stabbed to death in her home on Rampart Blvd in Deep Creek (Punta Gorda). Her home was located between Nuremberg Blvd and Raintree Lane. A day or so after the homicide someone provided information concerning a suspicious person seen in the area of the model homes on Rampart... Continue Reading →
A search warrant served by the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Friday morning led to the arrest of two suspects on multiple drug-related charges. Detectives with the CCSO Narcotics Unit served the warrant at 3301 Ash Street in Punta Gorda after an investigation into the residence and the occupants. Members of the Canine Unit, STAR Unit,... Continue Reading →
It's the last day of school in Charlotte County! As vacations begin, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is here to help ensure your plans go uninterrupted. Remember that crime, particularly package thefts, tends to increase over the summer. As you’re making your summer plans, here’s a checklist you can use to lower the chances of... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is announcing the implementation of an Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion Program (APAD) with full participation from stakeholders in Charlotte County. This includes the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Punta Gorda Police Department, State Attorney's Office, Office of the Public Defender, and the Charlotte County Clerk of Court. During the 2018 legislative session,... Continue Reading →
A California man is facing several burglary related charges this morning after deputies observed him stealing items from vehicles in the Winn Dixie parking lot on Bermont Road in Punta Gorda on Wednesday. Isaac Ray Clark (DOB 7/3/79) is currently in custody at the Charlotte County Jail. Deputies believe there may be additional victims that... Continue Reading →