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CCSO Suspends Fingerprinting Due To Covid 19 Concerns

Monday, August 16

Charlotte County, FL- August 16, 2021The Department of Health for Charlotte County has categorized the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office as an outbreak location for COVID-19. This is due to a large number of our members testing positive for the virus. Last week, the Charlotte... Read More.

Tropical Storm Fred To Affect Local Area

Friday, August 13

Tropical Storm Fred is in line to affect the costal Charlotte and Lee Counties over the next few days. The National Weather Service issued a Tropical Storm Watch early Friday.Tropical Depression Fred is currently located off the northeast coast of Cuba. Fred is expected... Read More.

Penalties Double For School Bus Traffic Violations

Monday, August 9

Children in Florida head back to school and buses will be back on the roads! Here is your friendly reminder of when to stop. If you are traveling on a two-lane or multi-lane highway WITHOUT a dirt, grass or barrier median, you MUST STOP.... Read More.

Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Donates To Memorial Fund

Friday, August 6

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office offers a A HUGE thank you to the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association... Read More.

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Burglar Goes Back For His Gucci Sandals

Tuesday, August 3

Port Charlotte, FL- August 2, 2021While a homeowner was golfing behind his home yesterday, he noticed two bikes on the back side of his house and window screen ripped out. The victim returned home to assess the situation. When he arrived, he noticed his... Read More.

Woman Refuses To Surrender To Police After Shots Fired At Boyfriend

Monday, August 2

Punta Gorda August 1, 2021 ~Dispatch received a call at approximately 1:17pm regarding a domestic situation on Turbak Drive in Punta Gorda where one female suspect allegedly shot at her boyfriend. The victim was not struck by any rounds and ran to a neighbor’s home... Read More.

North Port PD Arrests Armed Robbery Partners

Friday, July 30

North Port Police Department ~ On 07/26/21, NPPD had probable cause to arrest 30-year-old Tami Crowder of North Port and 34-year-old Tad Johnson of Englewood, who are in a relationship, for armed robbery and theft.NPPD responded to a robbery on July 26 on Gallatin Lane... Read More.

Sunseeker Resort Announced To Restart

Thursday, July 29

Allegiant Air plans to resume the Sunseeker Project in Charlotte Harbor. The plans were announced on Wednesday.More information is to be released early next month as to the project time table to resuming construction. There is also rumored to be discussion about golf course... Read More.

CCSO Shares Results Of Human Trafficking Task Force

Friday, July 23

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Breaking Chains, a strategic initiative in 17 Florida counties that focused on reducing human trafficking throughout the state and prosecuting those responsible for trafficking individuals. During this month-long operation, here in X... Read More.

Skinny Dipper Hijacks Strangers Pool

Wednesday, July 21

Port Charlotte, FL- July 20, 2021A resident returning home from an afternoon doctor’s appointment was greeted by a naked stranger in his pool. At first, only noticing clothing scattered across his lanai, looking around to then notice the nude trespasser. When deputies arrived at... Read More.