National Police Woman Day

Monday, September 12

National Police Woman Day is celebrated each year on September 12. The day acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of female police officers who enforce law and order around the country. Today only roughly 10% of the police force in the United States is made... Read More.

Two County Sheriff’s Departments Combine Efforts To Nab Car Thief

Sunday, September 11

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office DeSoto and Charlotte Deputies team up to make arrest in the pouring rain!

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Robert W. Sanchez Sentenced to 29 Years in Prison For Creating Child Pornography

Friday, September 9

Punta Gorda, FL- September 8, 2022On November 9, 2020, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit received a Department of Children and Families investigation for a criminal investigation for allegations of inappropriate sexual abuse of a minor.Robert William Sanchez (02/27/86) was arrested on December... Read More.

Florida Fish And Wildlife Wants You To Know Your Snakes

Thursday, September 8

Can You Sssspot the Indigo Snake? End of summer means indigo snakes will be on the move in northern parts of... Read More.

September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM)

Wednesday, September 7

September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM)If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless... Read More.

Operation Outdoor Freedom Offers Adventures To Wounded Veterans

Tuesday, September 6

DeSoto County, Fl -Operation Outdoor Freedom is a program that runs under the Florida Forest Service and provides outdoor adventures to wounded veterans.The events are provided free of charge to the veterans. They require that the veterans are Florida residents and are 30% VA... Read More.

FLHSMV Urges Drivers to Take a Break to Drive Awake

Monday, September 5

September 5-11 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week in Florida. ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) launched its annual Drowsy Driving Prevention Week campaign to educate the public regarding drowsy driving prevention on Florida’s roads. Each year, the... Read More.

Crash Kills Two In Arcadia

Saturday, September 3

Two people were killed Friday when the John Deere utility vehicle they were driving was hit on County Road 660 in DeSoto County.The accident has claimed the life of a 33-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The crash happened... Read More.

Arcadia Man Charged With Grand Theft and 10 Additional Charges

Friday, September 2

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office: September 1, 2022 After a thorough investigation, DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office’s Detective Pacheco and members of the Criminal Investigations Division conducted a search warrant on NE Roan Street, Arcadia. (This address is owned by the Alvarez family, and Ebifanio... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Nabs Fugitive Trying To Avoid The “Heat” By Hiding In AC Unit

Thursday, September 1

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Deputies located Justin Murphy, who was wanted out of Manatee County, in the vent compartment of an air conditioning unit yesterday afternoon. Deputies noticed something wasn’t right with the vent door, which led to further investigation of the a/c unit.... Read More.