Charlotte County man gets 12 years as habitual offender

yoursun.com offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Jamie M. Chenault CCSO PUNTA GORDA — A Charlotte County man arrested in 2025 on weapons and drug charges was recently sentenced to 12 years in state prison as a habitual offender.Jaime Chenault, 40, was adjudicated guilty and sentenced after taking an open plea in court, records show. Chenault, who is listed as homeless in his booking reports, was arrested on Sept. 18, 2025.Residents called the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office to report a suspicious person outside their home that night.When deputies arrived, they spotted and approached Chenault.He tried to pull away from the officers and gave them a false name and birth date, reports show.Deputies found he had marijuana, THC vape pens and a .38-caliber Glock pistol on him. The firearm was loaded with six rounds of ammunition, including one in the chamber, the officers reported.

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