An elderly Punta Gorda man is accused of molesting a 12-year-old autistic girl, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Ronald Vance Williamson, 69, of the 24100 block of Vincent … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Aaron David Paulsen, 19, Tampa. Charges: three counts of possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, three counts of … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • David Patrick Drew, 18, 100 block of Barre Drive, Port Charlotte. Charge: violation of probation (original charges: possession of less … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — A local couple is wanted in connection with a shooting that took place around 3 p.m. Tuesday on Azalea Avenue. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is looking … Find out how to read more online.

PUNTA GORDA — Two people were injured Sunday in a motorcycle wreck on Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The wreck happened around 1 p.m. near mile marker … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Leo Leon DeLaurier, 66, 1300 block of River Road, Venice. Charges: two counts of possession of a controlled substance without … Find out how to read more online.

ENGLEWOOD — A man who jumped out of a Hummer authorities were following fled into the woods and tried to hide Tuesday evening, according to a Charlotte County Sheriff’s report. … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Andrew James Leonard, 69, 700 block of Boundary Blvd., Rotonda West. Charge: DUI. Bond: none. • Christopher Shane Wilson, 41, … Find out how to read more online.

SOUTH VENICE — The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for information about a hit-and-run driver involved in a wreck on U.S. 41 at Alligator Drive Saturday. No one was injured … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — A local woman was jailed Tuesday after attacking her 75-year-old mother with a purse, according to a Charlotte County Sheriff’s report. Deborah Ann Moser, 57, of Mamaroneck … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Michael Lynn Wilhite, 44, 26000 block of Shore Road, Punta Gorda. Charge: battery. Bond: none. • Holly Kirstine Allen, 30, … Find out how to read more online.

PUNTA GORDA — Authorities arrested a Cape Coral man after he attacked an elderly driver over a parking lot argument, according to a Charlotte County Sheriff’s report. The victim, an … Find out how to read more online.

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NOKOMIS — A hit-and-run accident Saturday resulted in serious injuries to one driver, while the other driver fled the scene on foot. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, the … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Jennifer Motta-Guedes, 31, 2500 block of Luther Road, Punta Gorda. Charge: loitering or prowling. Bond: $500. • Daniel Robert Wolfing, … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Raul Alberto Rodriguez, 25, of Boundary Blvd., Rotonda West. Charge: driving while license is suspended or revoked. Bond: $500. • … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Kenneth Allen Powell Jr., 27, 1600 block of Yellow Pine Court, Punta Gorda. Charge: out-of-county warrant. Bond: none. • Jacob … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Kasi Brooke Anderson, 19, 700 block of Neptune St., Port Charlotte. Charge: violation of probation (original charges: trafficking in property … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Robert Douglas McMullen, 50, 1600 block of Honey Court, Venice. Charge: violation of probation. Bond: $950. • Leyonna Nachelle Dunbar, … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Tyler Eric Babbs, 25, 27200 block of Chula Vista, Punta Gorda. Charge: battery. Bond: none. • Diamond Christin Mary Davis, … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Jamie Lee Nations, 27, of Caddy Road, Rotonda West. Charge: driving with suspended license. His bond information was unavailable Monday. … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — A woman accused of shoplifting from a local store Tuesday afternoon was facing just one count of grant theft. That is, until authorities looked in her purse, … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Scott Douglas House, 42, 1200 block of Capricorn Blvd., Punta Gorda. Charge: battery. Bond: none. • Mark James Donovan, 19, … Find out how to read more online.

A stolen barbecue smoker has been recovered, and the suspected thief was apprehended while hiding in an air-conditioning duct, according to a Charlotte County Sheriff’s report. DeSoto County resident Doug … Find out how to read more online.

SARASOTA COUNTY — A North Port man and Sarasota County School District employee was charged with child abuse Tuesday after authorities say he improperly restrained a child and shoved his … Find out how to read more online.

NORTH PORT — Two Sarasota men were charged with burglary and assault Tuesday evening after they allegedly threatened another man and broke into his Oasis Avenue home around 6:15 p.m. … Find out how to read more online.

SARASOTA — A Bradenton man was charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of another man who died during an altercation at a Sarasota strip club early Sunday morning, … Find out how to read more online.

ENGLEWOOD — Authorities need help to catch a pair of suspects who reportedly broke into Kings Pawn early Tuesday and stole guns. Two suspects wearing hoods and gloves entered the … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Joseph Jeremiah O’Brien, 32, 700 block of Burning Tree Lane, Punta Gorda. Charges: knowingly driving with a suspended or revoked … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Authorities say a Decatur, Ga., man was stopped with 48 pounds of marijuana in his pickup Sunday. David Ravin Michael Walfall, 31, reportedly drove into traffic without … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Kevin Anthony Bernard, 31, 22100 block of Sherry Ave., Port Charlotte. Charge: driving without a license habitual offender. Bond: $2,500. … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Sarah Joan Boley, 36, 12300 block of Defender Drive, Port Charlotte. Charge: battery. Bond: none. • Jared Nathaniel King-Webb, 18, … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Keith Monroe McAlister, 42, 200 block of Annapolis Lane, Rotonda West. Charge: out-of-county warrant. Bond: none. • Erin Alissa Schlake, … Find out how to read more online.

PUNTA GORDA — A dead-end road led to jail for a North Port man accused of stealing a trailer. At around 3:15 a.m. Monday, a man who lives in the … Find out how to read more online.

VENICE — Authorities went looking for a registered sex offender Tuesday and instead found two small children living in deplorable conditions, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, which claims … Find out how to read more online.

ENGLEWOOD — It started as an argument but turned into something out of the film “The Shining,” when an Englewood woman allegedly stabbed a bedroom door with a knife because … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Israel Lopez, 41, of Youngstown, Ohio. Charges: grand theft between $10,000 and $20,000 and unarmed burglary of an unoccupied structure. … Find out how to read more online.

SARASOTA COUNTY — A 23-year-old Sarasota mother has been charged with child neglect following an investigation last month involving her injured 6-month-old daughter, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies … Find out how to read more online.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY — A routine traffic stop Sunday led to the arrest of two Bradenton residents for cocaine trafficking, after 2 kilograms of the drug were found hidden in the … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Maria Bogner McDonald, 45, 5700 block of Summerside Lane, Sarasota. Charges: failure to have motor vehicle insurance and driving with … Find out how to read more online.