On May 20, 2024, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office received a report of identity fraud from one of our residents. Over $9,000 was spent and three credit card accounts were fraudulently opened at retailers at University Town...
Port Charlotte Barbershop Owner's Murder: Suspect Arrested After Claiming Self-DefenseA man was arrested for the murder of Port Charlotte barbershop owner Manuel "Macho" Torres, who was shot in a parking lot. Initially a suspect, David Hull, the owner of a neighboring business, claimed self-defense....
The body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto from Kissimmee was discovered on Friday afternoon by investigators. The prime suspect in her disappearance, is...
Charlotte County Sheriff’s OfficeA body, which had been discovered in the woods near Guild St. last week, has been positively identified as the remains of wanted homicide suspect Fidel Fletcher.On the afternoon of Friday,...
The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the tragic domestic shooting that...
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about a stolen vehicle from Lake County. Our law enforcement deputies quickly sprung into action, responding promptly to search for the reported stolen vehicle....
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You may have noticed increased law enforcement action on South Alabama Avenue today. That was because Jonte Deion Currychapman was hiding out after attempting to murder two people (one a young child) in Sarasota County. After committing this terrible act Currychapman...