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DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Needs Your Help In Locating This Fugitive

Sunday, November 5

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office needs YOUR help to find Brayan Vicente-Ramos for #WarrantWednesday, after failing to appear in court for no valid drivers license - causing serious bodily injury or death. If this is you, do what's right and TURN YOURSELF IN. Our Criminal Investigative... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Wants You To Have A Safe Halloween

Tuesday, October 31

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Wants You To Have A Safe Halloween A Message From DeSoto County Sheriff's Office As we gear up for a spooktacular Halloween, it's essential to prioritize safety for you and your family. Halloween is a time for joy, laughter and sweet... Read More.

Generous $700,000 Contribution Bolsters Peace River Wildlife Center

Friday, October 27

Charlotte County, Florida An undisclosed donation of $700,000 is propelling the Peace River Wildlife Center closer to realizing its permanent residence in Charlotte County, Florida. Volunteer Barb Taylor expressed her enthusiasm, describing it as a significant stride towards making their dreams come true. The current half-acre... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Wednesday Alert

Wednesday, October 25

WARRANT WEDNESDAY ALERT DeSoto County Sheriff's Office needs YOUR help in locating Steven Rosenwinkel, who currently has THREE active warrants against him. Rosenwinkel is wanted for the following charges: 1️. VIOLATION OF SUPERVISED PRETRIAL RELEASE 2. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CAREER OFFENDER REQUIREMENTS 3. FLEEDING TO ELUDE LAW... Read More.

Sheriff Potter Conducts Active Shooter Training For Local Group

Wednesday, October 18

Last week, the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office took a proactive step towards enhancing the safety of our DeSoto County communities! We were thrilled to host our Active Shooter Training for the Modern Woodmen of America group at Read More.

The Apothecary at DeSoto Memorial Hospital Is Now Open To The Public

Thursday, October 12

The Apothecary at DeSoto Memorial Hospital is now open and ready to serve our patients & community. Patients may download and use our mobile app to contact us directly, request refills, get notified of ready prescriptions and more.App Instructions, setting up reminders, etc. Read More.

Arcadia Police Alert On Speed Limit Change

Sunday, October 8

ARCADIA POLICE DEPARTMENT The speed limit has changed on Hwy 70 for both east and west traffic within the city limits. You will begin to see an increase in traffic enforcement due to road workers being present as construction is underway. This past week Officers... Read More.

Man Allegedly Steals Camper Vans Designated for Hurricane Ian Relief

Thursday, October 5

In Punta Gorda, 43-year-old Giddel Santana Morales was apprehended by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly taking camper vans meant for those affected by Hurricane Ian. Florida Highway Patrol revealed that Morales is implicated in a criminal network involved in the theft, sale, and... Read More.

DeSoto County, Florida Marks One Year Since Hurricane Ian: Reflecting on the Aftermath and Progress

Thursday, September 28

DeSoto County, Florida - September 28, 2023 - One year has passed since Hurricane Ian, a devastating natural disaster that wreaked havoc on DeSoto County and left lasting scars in its wake. The community continues to grapple with the aftermath and focus on the... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department Needs Your Help

Wednesday, September 27

Hey, DeSoto County! We need YOUR help to find Anderson Perdoma for #WarrantWednesday. He currently has... Read More.

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DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Needs Your Help In Locating This Fugitive

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Wants You To Have A Safe Halloween

Generous $700,000 Contribution Bolsters Peace River Wildlife Center

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Wednesday Alert

The Apothecary at DeSoto Memorial Hospital Is Now Open To The Public

Arcadia Police Alert On Speed Limit Change

Man Allegedly Steals Camper Vans Designated for Hurricane Ian Relief

DeSoto County, Florida Marks One Year Since Hurricane Ian: Reflecting on the Aftermath and Progress

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department Needs Your Help

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