Lose Something? DCSO Might Have Found It For You
The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office is in possession of property that was located within DeSoto County. In accordance with Florida State Statute... Read More.
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Active Shooter Awareness Training Offered To Public
DeSoto County’s Sheriff's Department
DeSoto County’s Sheriff Potter presents the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office’s Active Shooter Awareness Training for the Public. This program will be offered on two separate dates at South Florida State College, DeSoto Campus. You must be 18 years of age... Read More.
2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday –July 25, 2022 Through August 7, 2022.
2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday –July 25, 2022 Through August 7, 2022.This sales tax holiday begins on Monday, July 25, 2022, and ends on Sunday, August 7, 2022. During the sales tax holiday period, tax... Read More.
Traffic Stop Yields Fugitive Wanted On Multiple Warrants
DeSoto County Police Department:
At approximately 4:00 am July 22, 2022, DeSoto County Sheriff’s Deputy completed a traffic stop on a vehicle... Read More.
Report Of Suspicious Activity Yields Arrest
DeSoto County Sheriff's Department:
A search warrant was issued on Friday, July 15, 2022, for an apartment located at Oaks Trail Apartments. During the search warrant, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Criminal Investigations Division found numerous items identified as stolen property from... Read More.
“OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN” Speed Crackdown Effective In Five Southeastern States
Drivers who feel the need to speed are urged to slow down or expect blue lights in their rearview mirror during “Operation Southern Slow Down.” Formerly known as “Operation Southern... Read More.
DeSoto County School Resource Deputies Prepare For Upcoming School Year
This week in News from the Desk of Sheriff James F. Potter, Sheriff Potter is preparing for back to school as the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office continues to work with local schools to provide students with a safe learning environment. The safety of... Read More.
The Lifeline and 988 Will Be Available To All In US July 16, 2022
The Lifeline and 988
Starting July 16th, 988 will be a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7... Read More.
Ivana Trump dead at 73, Former President Donald Trump Announces
Former President Trump’s ex-wife Ivana Trump has passed away at age 73, according to a post from Trump on Truth Social.
“I am very saddened to inform... Read More.
DeSoto Youth Football and Cheer Groups Donate School Supplies
On July 13th the DeSoto Youth Football and Cheer organization stopped by the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office to donate school supplies for the Drive-Thru School Supply event happening this Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 10:00 am. Thank you, DeSoto Youth Football and Cheer, for... Read More.
