January 28, 2026 - Charlotte County, FL On January 27, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Detective Don Woelke had the opportunity to speak at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), where he shared his expertise on combating the issue of human trafficking with staff members. Detective Woelke is currently assigned to an FBI Task Force, where he... Continue Reading →

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Charlotte County, Florida Sheriff William G. “Bill” Prummell, Jr. as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect... Continue Reading →

January 21, 2026 - Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte woman was arrested after stealing more than $30k worth of property from a disabled veteran in her care. On December 21, 2025, a Port Charlotte man contacted CCSO and reported someone had entered his Winchester gun safe and removed gold jewelry and multiple types of... Continue Reading →

January 21, 2026 - Port Charlotte, FL A teenager was arrested after brandishing and firing a gun outside of a Waffle House restaurant late Saturday night. Just after 11pm on Saturday, January 17, deputies responded to the Waffle House located at 810 Kings Highway in Port Charlotte in reference to a male who had discharged... Continue Reading →

January 15, 2026 - Englewood, FL A man was arrested after attempting to stay inside a Walmart store for 24 hours as part of a TikTok challenge. Just after 11pm on Tuesday, January 13, Charlotte County deputies responded to the Walmart store located at 2931 S. McCall Road in Englewood, FL in reference to a... Continue Reading →

January 12, 2026 - Charlotte County, FL A trio of drug dealers were recently sentenced following Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit arrests. On December 10, 2025, Crystal R. Gilbert (5/17/1981) received a lengthy prison sentence after pleading no contest in court to narcotics-related charges. Gilbert was sentenced to seven years in the Florida Department of... Continue Reading →

January 8, 2026 - Port Charlotte, FL A man was arrested after shooting and killing his landlord in a home on Van Buren Avenue in Port Charlotte. On January 7, 2026, at approximately 1:39 PM, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responded to the 23000 block of Van Buren Avenue in Port Charlotte, Florida, in reference... Continue Reading →

December 22, 2025 - Port Charlotte, FL A woman was arrested after slicing a man's arm with a knife at a homeless camp in Port Charlotte. Just after noon on 12/21/25, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office units responded to the intersection of Kenesaw Street & Cedarwood Street in Port Charlotte in reference to a physical altercation... Continue Reading →

December 9, 2025 - Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte man was arrested after shooting his father to death and returning to the scene to turn himself in. Just after 7pm on Monday, December 8, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received calls and texts to 911 reporting gunshots in the area of Abscott Street in... Continue Reading →

December 1, 2025 - Charlotte County, FL The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of Corrections Lieutenant William Garlick following a fatal motorcycle accident on Thanksgiving weekend. Heading home from work on the evening of Saturday, November 29, 2025, CCSO Corrections Lieutenant William Garlick's motorcycle collided with another vehicle as it attempted to make... Continue Reading →