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Man In Custody Confesses To Theft After Victim Finds Stolen Property

Saturday, March 25

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office On March 22, 2023, DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5923 River Ridge Avenue in reference to the homeowner reporting a total of over $5,000 worth of his property was stolen from inside and outside of the residence.As deputies were on... Read More.

DeSoto County Historical Society’s 19th “Pioneer Day” This Saturday

Friday, March 24

Tomorrow is the annual DeSoto County Historical Society Pioneer Day & BBQ at the Turner Agric-Civic... Read More.

K9 Kita Sniffs Out Accused Narcotics Dealer

Thursday, March 23

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office On March 21, 2023, DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Detective Pacheco conducted a traffic stop due to a speeding driver. Detective Friend responded to the scene, and K9 Kita sniffed out a total of 55.57 grams of marijuana in the vehicle, without... Read More.

STOLEN PROPERTY SEARCH LEADS TO DRUG BUST

Wednesday, March 22

STOLEN PROPERTY SEARCH LEADS TO DRUG BUST Property burglaries have been on the rise in several mobile home parks across the county, and DeSoto County Sheriff's Office is working hard to arrest the thieves that are responsible!On March 20, 2023, DeSoto County Sheriff's Office conducted... Read More.

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Suspect in Custody After Stand-Off Shuts Down Part of Downtown Punta Gorda

Wednesday, March 22

Punta Gorda, Florida A suspect wanted out of Collier County was taken into custody after a stand-off in Punta Gorda’s Marion Avenue area, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. The standoff began when law enforcement attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect fled a... Read More.

FWC Statewide Snook Workshops Start Next Week

Tuesday, March 21

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC statewide snook workshops start next weekThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is adopting a holistic management approach for snook that includes a review of several environmental and human factors including habitat, fishing effort and stakeholder feedback to... Read More.

Deadly Crash Caused By Cows In The Road in Hendry County

Monday, March 20

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL March 20, 2023 Early this morning, tragedy struck along State Road 29 in LaBelle as a 27-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle collision involving five cows. The crash occurred shortly before 5:00 AM when the driver of a Ford Mustang and the... Read More.

FDEM Reminds That Hurricane Ian Debris Removal Application Deadline Is March 29th

Sunday, March 19

Hurricane Ian Debris RemovalThe deadline for personal and commercial property owners in Lee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties to apply for debris removal is March 29.Qualifying debris includes lost and displaced vehicles, vessels and other titled property from waterways and private and commercial sites impacted... Read More.

News from the Desk of DeSoto County Sheriff Potter

Saturday, March 18

Dear DeSoto County, I have written in the past about traffic safety, and now I feel compelled to bring up the topic again and include some important tips for all of us to keep in mind as we navigate our day on the roads of... Read More.

Arcadia Police Department Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Drug Trafficker

Friday, March 17

Arcadia Police Department , FL -On 3/9/23, Officer Lagunas conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Hillsborough Ave/Oak St for a traffic infraction. After further investigation, and with the assistance of Read More.