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We are dedicated to providing the safest environment and highest level of service possible in an effort to improve the quality of life for all citizens of Charlotte County. It is our goal, through innovative leadership and a partnership with those whom we serve, to enforce all laws, deter criminal activity, protect life and property and maintain order.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is a professional agency made up of dedicated men and women. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

For more information on our open career opportunities and application click here.

Threat Level
Aug 10, 2010
Click to view current Threat Level

Jail Inmate Population Statistics
Jul 13, 2010
You can now view statistics on our Jail's inmate population. Simply click here. Or select "Divisions and Facilities" from the top menu, then "Corrections".

Search CCSO Jail Booking/Arrests.
May 01, 2010
CCSO Jail booking info & photo on anyone arrested in Charlotte County since January 2000. Click here or click on "Search Local Arrest Information" at the top right of this page.

Business & Resident Alarms MUST be registered!
Dec 03, 2009
False alarm ordinance/fines now in effect.

Internal Affairs Investigations and Complaints
Jan 03, 2009
The integrity and conduct of our employees is of utmost importance. To learn more about investigations related to accusations of employee misconduct click here

Public Notice
Jan 01, 2009
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

Profiling is Not an Option
Jan 01, 2008
The issue of racial profiling is one of the more disturbing and controversial issues to confront law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve in recent memory...

To see the latest news specifically about the Charlotte County Jail, either click on the banner above or click here.

CPL. EMMETT MERRITT HONORED BY FSA

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Camero and Cpl. Merritt

Sheriff Bill Cameron announced that K9 Corporal Emmett Merritt Jr. was named by the Florida Sheriff's Associa-tion as runner-up for “2010 Deputy Sheriff of the Year.”

The FSA recognized Cpl. Merritt for a Feb. 26 incident when he responded to a traffic crash on Veterans Highway. An Arcadia couple told Cpl. Merritt the woman with two small children got out of the car and went toward the lake in front of the Tuscany apartment complex.

Click here to read the rest of this article and see other issues of the CCSO Weekly Star

The Sheriff's Office is active in our community in many ways. Click here to see more upcoming community events.

Monday, August 31, 2009 to Friday, December 31, 2010 - HR 218 Qualifications

Retired Law Enforcement Officers who would like to qualify through HR 218 may do so at the Sheriff's Office Gun Range by appointment. The cost is $50.00. The next available dates are May 22, June 19, July 17, Sept 18, Oct 16. The times will be either 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. Please call Linda Verwey at 941-833-6281 for an appointment.

Want to know where our Traffic Unit is doing established enforcement? Is there an area that you think needs particular attention of our Traffic Unit? Click here to check out the latest traffic information.

Learn about 9-1-1, how it works, and how you can be the most effective when you call.

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     Get involved to make our community safer! The Sheriff's office is now accepting crime report tips online. Even if you want to remain anonymous you can use this form to provide information to the sheriff about local incidents you believe are unlawful.

To view all of the lastest press releases click here

Parents arrested on Child Abuse; 2 month old.
Sep 02, 2010
CCSO ARRESTS PARENTS FOR CHILD NEGLECT; 2 MONTH OLD WITH LEG FRACTURES.

2 teens caught stealing satellite dish.
Sep 01, 2010
CCSO DETECTIVES ARREST TWO TEENS CAUGHT STEALING SATELLITE DISH.

Drug dealer swallows Oxy pills.
Sep 01, 2010
CCSO ARRESTS DRUG DEALER WHO SWALLOWED 10 OXYCODONE PILLS.

Woman tries to rip-off Narcs.
Sep 01, 2010
CCSO: WOMAN TRIES TO RIP OFF UNDERCOVER NARC IN MONEY FOR DRUG SCHEME.

Want to learn more about the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office? Come join one of our Citizen's Police Academy sessions. We will be covering subjects such as crime scene investigation, patrol, aviation, dive team and more. Click here for the application and more information!

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is seeking your help with this and other unsolved crime cases.

Picture 9 Pilar Rodriguez
Arrest made in case of 4 year old missing from Punta Gorda; further information sought.

Picture 7 Tara Danielle Sidarovich
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Tara Sidarovich.







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