North Port police chaplain dies  

NPPD

It is with great sadness that we report another loss to the NPPD family and to the North Port community. Police Chaplain Michael Saxton has passed away after a sudden medical event. Chaplain Saxton is also a retired Sergeant with the Department with decades of service. He is also a military Veteran. “His loss is shocking and saddening. Our thoughts and love are with his family and friends as we go through this grieving process,” says NPPD Chief Todd Garrison.