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Teen Driver Challenge set for Saturday, April 26th

Sunday, April 6

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Press Release Sign up for our Teen Driver Challenge set for Saturday, April 26th, starting at 8:00 am, right here at the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office. Is your teen eager to elevate their driving skills? This course welcomes teens aged 15 to... Read More.

Punta Gorda Man Arrested on Burglary and Assault Charges Following Waterway Confrontation

Saturday, April 5

JOINT PRESS RELEASE PUNTA – Punta Gorda Police Department, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and United States Coast Guard Punta Gorda Man Arrested on Burglary and Assault Charges Following Waterway Confrontation On April 1, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., an incident occurred in the waterways... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Wednesday

Thursday, April 3

The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for Mitchell Lowe, who has an active warrant for Violation of Probation for original charges of Burglary and Grand Theft. Have you seen him? Know where he might be? Your tip could bring him to justice! Call... Read More.

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

Wednesday, April 2

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE April 1, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL A 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 Office On 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 Florida On 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.

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

Wednesday, March 26

March 26, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL At 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.