Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
Charlotte County, Florida
In light of the tragedy in Broward County, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that parents in our community woke up this morning all asking the same question; “What can I do to keep my child safe?” Many of our own deputies are also parents, so we understand those extra kisses and slightly longer hugs... Continue Reading →
Unable to hear or speak and have an emergency? Reaching emergency services under those circumstances just became easier in Charlotte County. Both Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Punta Gorda Police Department 911 Centers are now capable of receiving text messages. Text to 9-1-1 is only be used in the event that someone is unable to... Continue Reading →
A suspect in several recent arson investigations is now in custody after witness statements and evidence collected from the various scenes connected him to the crimes. Brandon Michael Wilson (10/23/1996), of Port Charlotte, is now at the Charlotte County Jail, facing several Arson and Violation of Probation charges.
Members of the Juvenile Unit teamed up on Friday, February 2, for an enforcement sweep targeting the sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors. The operation included compliance checks on seven commercial establishments licensed to sell alcohol and tobacco products. Six of the seven establishments checked were in compliance. Commercial establishments checked that DID NOT... Continue Reading →
Deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office assisted State Probation with a probationary search at 27100 Sunnybrook Rd Unit #9, standing by as security for the Officer during the residence check. The subject of the search was Stacey Wright (4/26/94). Stacey Wright was present and provided entry into his residence, at which time the deputies... Continue Reading →
A suspect is in custody today on multiple charges, including Attempted Murder, after Deputies responded to the 41000 block of Cook Brown Road in Punta Gorda for a domestic disturbance. At approximately 11:00pm on Monday evening, deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Cook Brown Road. The victim advised 911 dispatcher that Joshua Tanner... Continue Reading →
We've noticed some confusion in social media comments about the current state law on sexting. The safety and well-being of the youth in our community is always a top priority - please read about our civil citation program and how it will help promote education about the problem to encourage prevention.
A traffic stop for a simple equipment violation led to two arrests and a criminal citation for the three occupants of the vehicle on Friday evening. On January 19, in the area of Harborview Road and Cortez Street, a Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Gold Chevrolet for an inoperable tag light. The driver... Continue Reading →
Charlotte County detectives have arrested two suspects were arrested in a string of copper wire thefts targeting construction sites in the Port Charlotte area.
The investigation into a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred in the evening hours of January 6th ended in the arrest of a suspect within hours of the first crime's occurrence.