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Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives are asking for your help locating two Punta Gorda area men wanted for intentionally striking a deputy with their fleeing pickup truck Wednesday night. Detectives are looking for the driver of... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit have arrested three people following a raid on an Englewood home. Jerry Lee Williams Jr.; Marcus Quinton Farrior; and Bruce Veonzal Singleton face multiple charges. The raid came after... Read More.

Less than three months ago, Hurricane Sandy slammed into the coasts of New York and New Jersey leaving thousands homeless and in need of help. So one local woman organized a collection to help... Read More.

Three men face multiple drug charges after their arrest at an Englewood home last night. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit and the SWAT team raided the home at 9312 Poplar Avenue and... Read More.

A 24-year-old Punta Gorda man has been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion in the Deep Creek neighborhood Monday night. Charlotte County sheriff's deputies arrested Branden Alex Shaffer Tuesday. He is a... Read More.

The long lines that put Florida under the national microscope, could change if the early voting days cut by the legislature are brought back. That was the message for a state senate committee... Read More.

CCSO Major Crimes Unit detectives busted 24-year old Branden Shaffer of Punta Gorda man early this morning for allegedly pointing a rifle at a woman and demanding money during a home invasion robbery attempt... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has enhanced its efforts to protect citizens from unlicensed contractors. Two detectives are working closely with Sarasota County Code Enforcement and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives arrested a Port Charlotte woman Monday after she found a woman’s iPhone4 left in a restroom and called the owner demanding $100 for its return. Arrested was Rene Marie Glynn,... Read More.

The second man wanted in conjunction with a stabbing late last week has been arrested. Acting on a tip, Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies Richard Allen Foist on Saturday. He was wanted for stabbing a... Read More.