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Two Charged In Cockfighting Case
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Two Charged In Cockfighting Case
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - On Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at approximately 7:00 a.m., members of the Lee County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Squad (SWAT Team) and Narcotics Unit execut...Click here
 
Death Investigation - Update #2
Monday, September 06, 2010 - (Update #2) The Medical Examiner's Office has completed autopsies and ruled on the causes of death for the Fordes: Lisa Forde - stab wound; Caleb Forde - gunsho...Click here
 
Death Investigation - Update #1
Friday, September 03, 2010 - Positive identifications have been made in the death investigation at 135 East Lake Drive, Lehigh Acres. The names of the deceased are Lisa Forde, DOB 2-3-77; Wins...Click here
 
Two Burglars Caught In The Act
Friday, September 03, 2010 - On Friday, September 3, 2010, at 10:56 a.m., a deputy patrolling in Lehigh Acres observed a black Ford F-150 on Graystone Avenue approaching Nimitz Boulevard, notic...Click here
 
Three Arrested For Creating Fake Documents
Thursday, September 02, 2010 - In mid March, 2010, members of the Lee County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit initiated an undercover operation aimed at the manufacturing and selling of fraudulent...Click here
 
Death Investigation
Thursday, September 02, 2010 - On Thursday, September 02, 2010, at 4:05 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a medical assistance call. The incident occurred at 135 East Lake Drive, Le...Click here
 
Missing Adult
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance to help locate a missing adult. Relatives tell the Sheriff's Office that Anthony Amadeo Joh...Click here
 
Additional Arrests Made In Bonita Springs Double Homicide
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - Update #1 Two more men are under arrest in connection with the August 1, 2010 double homicide in Bonita Springs. Detectives with the Lee County Sheriff's Office...Click here
 
Sexual Predator On The Move
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - Pursuant to Florida Statute 775.21 the Public Safety Information Act of 1997, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is making formal community notification of a sexual pr...Click here
 
Quick Change Artist Scamming Banks
Monday, August 30, 2010 - Lee County detectives are searching for a quick change artist who has stolen a total of nearly two thousand dollars from two different Lee County banks. On Jul...Click here
 
Arrest Made In Bonita Springs Double Homicide
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - The Lee County Sheriff's Office have arrested Dustin James McIntyre (DOB 3/16/89) for the August 1 murders of Israel Ponce and Daniel Leonor. Investigators are ask...Click here
 
Detectives Search For Home Invasion Suspect
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - The Lee County Sheriff's Office Robbery Unit is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted for his role in a home invasion. On Tuesday, August 10,...Click here
 
Bikers, Blues And B B Q
Friday, August 20, 2010 - There are still a few openings for teams wanting to participate in a rib-cook-off competition. On Saturday, September 11, 2010, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office C...Click here
 
Investigators Search For Burglary Suspects
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - On Thursday, August 19, 2010, at approximately 1:13 P.M., deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to 13349 Fourth Street, Fort Myers, in reference t...Click here
 
Tip Leads " Most Wanted" Fugitive Back To Prison
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - A career criminal is on his way back to state prison, thanks to anonymous tip which led to his arrest this morning. Howard Lee Brice, DOB 6/25/58, had been on th...Click here
 
Missing Adult
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing adult. Jennifer Lehman (DOB 4-21-62) of 1717 Park Meadows Drive, Fort Myers, ...Click here
 
Two Arrested, Weapons Seized In Grow House Bust
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - On Wednesday, August 18, 2010, members of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation aimed at dismantling a possible grow house operation in Lehigh ...Click here
 
Sexual Predator On The Move
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - Pursuant to Florida Statute 775.21 the Public Safety Information Act of 1997, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is making formal community notification of a sexual pr...Click here
 
Sexual Predator On The Move
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - Pursuant to Florida Statute 775.21 the Public Safety Information Act of 1997, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is making formal community notification of a sexual pr...Click here
 
Scams, Scams and More Scams
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - It seems there is always someone willing to take what does not belong to them, but with a little awareness on our part we may be able to keep our money where it bel...Click here
 
School Starts Next Week - " Safety " Focus Of Law Enforcement
Monday, August 16, 2010 - On Monday, August 23rd, an estimated 80,000 students and 5,000 teachers with the Lee County School District will begin the 2010/11 school year. As a result, our ro...Click here
 
Sexual Predator On The Move
Friday, August 13, 2010 - Pursuant to Florida Statute 775.21 the Public Safety Information Act of 1997, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is making formal community notification of a sexual pr...Click here
 
Buckingham Shell Station Robbery Suspect Sought
Friday, August 13, 2010 - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying the person who committed an armed robbery today. On August 13, 2010, at approximately 10:00 ...Click here
 
Range Closure
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - The Gun Range will be closed on Sept. 7th, Sept. 9th, and Sept. 23rd for a specialty event. HR218 will be on Sept. 17th....Click here
 
Tips Needed To Identify Robbery Suspects
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in solving two similar robberies occurring within two days of each other, within the last week. On Saturday, Augus...Click here
 
Deputies Searching For Pickup Truck Involved In Thefts
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - On August 8, 2010, deputies were dispatched to 6901 Alico Road, Fort Myers regarding a burglary to three vehicle trailers. The victim stated that he went on vaca...Click here
 
Surveillance Photos Show Suspects In Golf Clubhouse Break-in
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - On August 9, 2010, at approximately 3:00 am, deputies were dispatched to the San Carlos Golf Club, 7420 Constitution Circle, in reference to a burglary. Deputies...Click here
 
Three Injured In Shooting - Update #1
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - The shooting victims in the incident are identified as: Linda Sullivan, DOB 8-4-57, of 329 Eland Drive, North Fort Myers. Brandon Chaney, DOB 9-15-89, of 1338...Click here
 
Notice Of Public Hearing
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - THOMAS CHAPPELL, Appellant, v. MIKE SCOTT, SHERIFF OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Appellee _________________________________...Click here
 
Updated Dates and Times
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Being financially responsible with county funding we have decided to cut costs here at the Lee County Gun Range. The decision has been made to CLOSE the range on SA...Click here
 
Livestock Go To Jail
Friday, June 25, 2010 - The Lee County Sheriff Office has launched an initiative aimed at reducing costs associated with the seizure of livestock. Those required to be impounded, while le...Click here
 
Hours To Change At District Offices - Update #3
Thursday, June 24, 2010 - This Sunday, June 27, 2010, new hours open to the public will be implemented for the Echo District Office of the Lee County Sheriff's Office. This is the fifth and...Click here
 
2009 Annual Report On-line
Thursday, April 22, 2010 - The Lee County Sheriff's Office annual report is now available on our public website at www.sherifflleefl.org under the column heading 'About Us' or by copying the ...Click here
 
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Recognized
Friday, April 02, 2010 - For the fifth consecutive year, the Lee County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce that Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers has been recognized as the most productiv...Click here
 
HR218 Update
Friday, January 29, 2010 - HR218 qualifications are held on the last Friday of each month from 0800-1100. (Call to verify). You MUST register, by calling 239-690-3928 M-F 8a-4p.You MUST have ...Click here
 
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Brushes Away Future Injuries
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has implemented a new safety feature within its Correctional Facilities. Effective today, January 14, 2009, Lee County inmates will...Click here