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Despite Lifesaving Efforts, Inmate Dies at Charlotte County Jail

Charlotte County Sheriff's DepartmentOn Saturday 11/13/2021 detention deputies responded to the cell of David John Kolenda (10/05/1958) after observing him on video surveillance in what appeared to be a suicide attempt. Kolenda was found hanging in his cell with a cloth around his neck.Detention...

INMATE FOUND HIDING STUFF IN HIS CRACK

A PORT CHARLOTTE MAN WAS FOUND TO BE WALKING AWKWARDLY AS HE WAS BEING BOOKED INTO THE COUNTY JAIL, AND THERE WAS A REASON.  CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY 22 YEAR OLD SALVATORE ZAMBUTO WAS IN A CAR DRIVEN BY 20 YEAR OLD ELIZABETH LAFLEUR...