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Couple Arrested on Charges of Child Neglect, Infant in Critical Condition

Wednesday, April 2

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEApril 1, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FLA man and woman were arrested after an infant in their care had to have emergency surgery to repair damage to its skull and bleeding in the brain.On March 24, 2025, Charlotte County... Read More.

DeSoto County Correctional Officer Arrested for Smuggling Narcotics into Prison

Tuesday, April 1

DeSoto County Sheriff's OfficeOn March 29, 2025, DeSoto County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to DeSoto Correctional Institution after correctional staff uncovered an employee’s attempt to smuggle illegal narcotics into the facility... including marijuana and cocaine.Jocealynn Saranne Shannon was swiftly arrested and transported to the... Read More.

Convicted Felon Arrested

Monday, March 31

Arcadia Police Department FloridaOn March 25, 2025, at approximately 2:00 AM, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office received information from Hardee County regarding a red Nissan driven by Christopher Montgomery. Montgomery had fled from the Wauchula Police Department, nearly striking an officer in the process. He... Read More.

Fatal Crash on State Road 70 Under Investigation

Thursday, March 27

Fatal Crash on State Road 70 Under Investigation A tragic crash occurred on State Road 70, west of Northwest Wuthrich Avenue, resulting in the death of one driver. According to authorities, a vehicle traveling eastbound failed to navigate a curve, causing it to rotate, leave the... Read More.

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Drug Dealer Out on Bond Arrested Again and Charged with Trafficking and Possession

Wednesday, March 26

March 26, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FLAt approximately 3:30pm on Monday, March 24, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit observed Samantha James (12/09/1995) in the parking lot of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (located at 4300 Kings Hwy). James, out on bond for prior drug sales,... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff Warns Of Facebook Scam Concerning Female Police Officer

Tuesday, March 25

Press Release DeSoto County Sheriff's Office A false Facebook post is circulating claiming that a female police officer named Jennifer Bailey is missing in Sarasota. This is completely untrue and part of a social media scam that has appeared in multiple states, including Texas, Missouri, and... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Has Warrant Out For This Individual

Monday, March 24

PRESS RELEASE DeSoto County Sheriff's Office We need YOUR help to find Miguel Perez-Juarez for Read More.

Report Community Concerns with the GoGov App!

Sunday, March 23

Report Community Concerns with the GoGov App! Have something to report? Now it’s easier than ever! Download the GoGov App and submit your concerns anytime, anywhere. Whether it's a code enforcement issue, road concern, or other community matter, your voice matters. How It Works: Download the... Read More.

K9 Xena Helps Sniff Out Over 18 Grams Of Meth

Friday, March 21

🚨 𝐊𝟗 𝐗𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐒𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡 🐾 DeSoto County, FL — On March 18, Corporal Santana and Deputy Pandolfi conducted a traffic stop after a vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. What started as a routine stop quickly... Read More.

Punta Gorda City Council Approves ICE Partnership

Thursday, March 20

Punta Gorda City Council Approves ICE Partnership Punta Gorda’s City Council has unanimously approved a partnership between the local police department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), allowing for increased collaboration in removing undocumented immigrants. The decision has stirred strong reactions within the community.Maria... Read More.