Charlotte County, Florida
Harvesting saw palmetto berries in Florida requires a permit from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This permit requirement went into effect July 2018. The permit is free to obtain. In addition to the permit, the harvester must have permission from the landowner to harvest.
A search warrant was served at a Port Charlotte residence on Friday morning, resulting in the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of methamphetamine and fentanyl. The search of 23332 Olean Blvd was the result of an investigation by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit into two overdoses and other reported drug activity.... Continue Reading →
A Tampa man is in custody today at the Charlotte County Jail following a Wednesday arrest for drug sales in Charlotte County. Roshard Reid (DOB 6/13/91) was arrested by detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit during a drug transaction with an undercover detective. The investigation began last June after Reid sold crack... Continue Reading →
A search warrant was served at a Port Charlotte residence on Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of a heroin/fentanyl mixture and prescription pills. The search of 21221 Burkhart Drive was the result of an investigation by the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics unit into two overdoses that occurred at... Continue Reading →
In response to our recent blog post encouraging the community to report suspicious activity we received some questions about when 9-1-1 would be the appropriate number to dial instead of our non-emergency line (941-639-0013). The blog below is from our Charlotte County 9-1-1 website and is helpful in outlining what and how you should report... Continue Reading →
As many of our seasonal residents leave for the cooler weather in the North, those of us remaining behind are responsible to keep watch. It’s important to remember to call the Sheriff’s Office anytime you see something suspicious or out of the ordinary routine of your neighborhood. Everyone knows to call 911 in an emergency,... Continue Reading →
On Friday, May 3rd, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office hosted a self-defense class for teens. The class is taught by Training Sergeant and Wolf Pack Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt Brent Hertenlehner.
A suspect is in custody this morning after a tip to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers alerted detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office to his possible involvement. Shamar Dameon Blair (DOB 1/3/97) of Port Charlotte was arrested Friday evening after detectives located additional evidence linking him to the crimes. Blair is charged with multiple crimes... Continue Reading →
The parents of a recently deceased 14-month-old are now in custody after an investigation into the child's death and the health of the other children in the home. Kenneth Adams (DOB 11/21/85) and Brittaney Williams (DOB 7/19/93) were arrested this afternoon, each charged with two counts of Aggravated Abuse and Neglect of a Child with... Continue Reading →
In 2017, the Charlotte County Jail introduced Smart Communication Devices into the facility to provide additional services, improve safety related to mail handling and delivery, encourage personal development, and maintain communication with their loved ones. "The devices were introduced as a way to prevent contraband from coming into the facility through the mail," stated Captain... Continue Reading →