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MURDER WARRANT ISSUED: Charlotte County Deputies searching for this man

Fidel Fletcher, 46, is wanted on murder charges from death at Port Charlotte home
Fidel Fletcher
Posted at 2:31 PM, Dec 27, 2023
and last updated 2024-01-05 21:15:24-05

UPDATE January 5:
Charlotte County deputies say a warrant has been issued for Fidel Fletcher for second degree murder.

They say Fletcher was last seen in the Arcadia area and may be wearing blue jeans and an older style OD Green Army style jacket, and may have a BMX style bicycle with him.

Deputies say they responded to a domestic argument on December 27 at a home on Cellini Avenue in Port Charlotte. They say the victim went to the hospital and died a short time later.

Deputies say an autopsy found the victim had been murdered.

Original Story

Charlotte County deputies are searching for Fidel Fletcher, 46, in connection to a domestic incident in Port Charlotte.

On Tuesday night, deputies responded to a home on Cellini Avenue. It's not clear what happened, but the sheriff's office told FOX 4 one person went to the hospital for medical treatment.

A sheriff's office spokesperson says it's unknown if Fletcher is armed. However, they want people to not engage with Fletcher in any way for safety reasons.

If anyone sees Fletcher, call police immediately or submit an anonymous tip through CCSO's app.