UPDATE: Deputies have released the name of the suspect in custody. James Anthony Popivich is currently charged with reckless display of a firearm and obstruction.
Subject in custody is James Anthony Popivich, 12/28/87. He is currently charged with Reckless Display of a Firearm and Obstruction. pic.twitter.com/lDpo8yXDUq
— Charlotte Sheriff (@CCSOFLSheriff) August 17, 2018
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UPDATE: The suspect has been taken into custody by deputies.
The subject is in custody, no injuries to him or to deputies.
— Charlotte Sheriff (@CCSOFLSheriff) August 17, 2018
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UPDATE: Charlotte County Sheriff's have confirmed 1 adult male reportedly displayed a rifle and is currently refusing to cooperate with investigators.
The incident involves 1 adult male that deputies are familiar with. He has displayed a rifle and is currently refusing to cooperate. No one has been injured. pic.twitter.com/Pm8vMgoQHC
— Charlotte Sheriff (@CCSOFLSheriff) August 17, 2018
No one has been injured.
MEDIA - PIO is staged at 4450 Bermont Rd, directly across from Prestige Home builders.
— Charlotte Sheriff (@CCSOFLSheriff) August 17, 2018
Sheriff's are still on the scene.
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. ---- Charlotte County Sheriff's swarm Pinegrove Circle after responding to reports of gunshots in the area.
Gunshots were reportedly heard near the 2300 block of Pinegrove Circle in Punta Gorda. The scene has been contained by Charlotte County Sheriff's as they continue to investigate.
Charlotte County Sheriff's say there is no immediate danger to the public at this moment.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is on the scene in the 2300 block of Pinegrove Circle, Punta Gorda for a report of the sound of gunshots in that area. The scene is contained at this time. There is a significant amount of police activity in that area.
— Charlotte Sheriff (@CCSOFLSheriff) August 17, 2018
There is no immediate danger to the public at the moment. CCSO is continuing to investigate in order to substantiate whether gunshots were discharged. An update will follow as further information is developed.
— Charlotte Sheriff (@CCSOFLSheriff) August 17, 2018
MEDIA - PIO will be on scene shortly and will provide updates soon.
— Charlotte Sheriff (@CCSOFLSheriff) August 17, 2018
