Tag: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

Charlotte takes on e-bikes in new sheriff’s report

At the December 16, 2025, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop meeting, Sheriff Bill Prummell’s office presented a proposed county-wide ordinance regarding the use of e-bikes....

Charlotte makes arrests at local Foot and Body Massage

October 16, 2025
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Yuling Zhang Two women were arrested after soliciting sex with undercover deputies at a pair of massage parlors, according to a press release from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s...

Arrest for driving under influence

October 2, 2025
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In the early hours of Saturday, Sept. 27, Tanner Stewart was arrested for driving under the influence in Englewood. At around 1:15 a.m. Cpl. Schulte of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was...

Jet Ski theft at Placida Ramp

October 2, 2025
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The theft of a jet ski in August at the Placida Boat Ramp was reported on Sept. 21. A black 2021 Yamaha jet ski was taken from a double trailer at the boat ramp on Aug. 23, according to a...

Jet Skier rescues seaplane after Stump Pass forced landing

An experimental SeaRey airplane made an emergency water landing just off Palm Island at Stump Pass on Sunday at around 4:20 p.m. Palm Island beachgoers, as well as a Jet Skier, came to the rescue...

Case closed: Jewelry found in … another case

September 4, 2025
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Last week, the Beacon published information from a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office report of a possible jewelry theft from the Boca Grande Resort on Aug. 24. Shortly after the items were...

Possible jewelry theft at Resort

August 28, 2025
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On Sunday morning, Aug. 24, a possible jewelry theft was reported from the Boca Grande Resort on the north end of Gasparilla Island, according to a Charlotte County police report. The caller...

Sheriff report: Missing ring at club spurs Charlotte deputy visit

August 7, 2025
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Around 2 p.m. last Thursday, July 31, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Boca Grande Club on a report of a missing wedding band. According to details listed on a Charlotte...

Rash of golf cart thefts reported to Charlotte, Lee sheriffs

On Tuesday, May 27, Lee County Deputy Sheriff David Scozzafava, while on marked patrol, observed a white Club Car golf cart parked behind the Crews Bank and Trust, matching the description of a...

Sheriff honored by House Speaker

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell was cited by House Speaker Mike Johnson for his work with immigration and the Trump Administration. In a list of 100 Americans who helped in the first 100...