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Lee County Pair Arrested on Drug & Gun Charges

Wednesday, May 29

A Lee County duo was arrested for gun and drug charges after they were busted . Detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Lee County Sheriff's Office worked together to make the arrest. When... Read More.

Sarasota Police Arrest Two Men on Guns & Pot Charges

Tuesday, May 28

Two men are facing felony charges after Sarasota Police say they found guns and marijuana in their truck during a traffic stop. Eunique Arnold, 21 and Johnny Belvin, 25 from Sarasota were arrested last... Read More.

Port Charlotte Couple Nabbed on Drug Charges for Second Time in One Month

Tuesday, May 14

A Port Charlotte couple is behind bars, facing felong drug charges for the second time in a month. Police stopped a pickup truck carrying 23-year old Matthew Nero and 19-year old Alexa Powers on... Read More.

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Venice PD Drops Charges After Dashcam Shows Officers Assaulting Suspect

Friday, May 3

One day after the ACLU threatened action against Venice police after dashcam video showed them bodyslamming an unarmed suspect, police have now dropped all charges against the man. The incident goes back to December... Read More.

Venice Man Sentenced to 12 Years on Child Porn Charges

Wednesday, May 1

A Venice man will spend the next 12 and a half years behind bars after being convicted of sharing child pornography. 50-year old Mario Guerrero was arrested back in June of 2017 and was convicted... Read More.

Port Charlotte Man Taken into Custody on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Thursday, April 25

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office worked with U.S. Marshals to take a man into custody who they say sexually abused children around a decade ago.Phillip Lindner, 42, of Port Charlotte was taken into custody... Read More.