Author: Cecilia Lewis
It Is National Police Week
It Is National Police Week
Starting today through Saturday, May 20, is National Police Week. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed tomorrow, May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a... Read More.
Port Charlotte Woman Dies In Head On Collision in DeSoto County
DeSoto County, Florida
A deadly crash occurred Friday afternoon on SW County Road 769 in DeSoto County took the life of a 63 year old Port Charlotte woman. She was driving an SUV when it crossed the center line and collided with tractor truck.
A 63-year-old... Read More.
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Teen Driver Challenge Full But Still Taking Applications
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
ATTENTION!! Our Teen Driver Challenge is officially FULL! But don't worry, we are continuously accepting applications in the event of a cancellation. All submitted applications will be kept for the next scheduled class.
If you still would like to sign up for... Read More.
HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ALERT FOR PEACE RIVER-BROWNVILLE PARK
HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ALERT FOR PEACE RIVER-BROWNVILLE PARK
Arcadia, FL
The Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Peace River Brownville Park. This is in response to a... Read More.
Port Charlotte Man ArresFor Attempting To Lure Children Into Vehicle
May 8, 2023 – Port Charlotte, FL
A Port Charlotte man was arrested after allegedly attempting to lure two children into his vehicle.
At approximately 3:30pm on Friday, May 5, two children were walking home from school in the area of Sunnybrook Rd. and Broadpoint Dr.... Read More.
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspect In Attempted Murder
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office
You may have noticed increased law enforcement action on South Alabama Avenue today. That was because Jonte Deion Currychapman was hiding out after attempting to murder two people (one a young child) in Sarasota County. After committing this terrible act Currychapman... Read More.
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Is Looking For This Man
WARRANT WEDNESDAY X4
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for this man, Mason Bradley Holland, who currently has FOUR active warrants out in DeSoto County!
Mason current has four active warrants on charges including:
6 counts of failing to register as a sex offender
2 counts... Read More.
DeSoto County To Mark National Day Of Prayer On Thursday May 4th 2023
DeSoto County, Florida
A prayer meeting will be held for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday May 4th, 2023 at 12 Noon in our BOCC Boardroom at 201 E Oak St Suite #103, Arcadia, FL 34266
History of National Day of Prayer
The National Prayer Commission was... Read More.
