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Sheriff Carmine Marceno

Thanks you for visiting the Lee County Sheriff’s Office home page. I can’t tell you how excited and humbled I am to serve as your Sheriff.

Keeping you safe is my number one priority. That means having only the best law enforcement team you can find. We are forward thinkers, innovative and effective in every aspect of this agency.

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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S APRIL 2026 FRAUD ALERT: PAUSE BEFORE YOU SCAN, BEWARE OF QUISHING

WHAT IS QUISHING? Quishing or QR Code Phishing, is where scammers use fraudulent QR codes to trick victims to fraudulent websites designed to steal sensitive information. QR codes are very[…]

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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S APRIL SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: ALL ABOARD for Boat Safety!

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping paradise safe on the water. With some of the most beautiful waterways in Southwest Florida, Lee County offers incredible opportunities for[…]

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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S MARCH 2026 FRAUD ALERT: FAKE LAW ENFORCEMENT CALLS

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind residents of a phone scam going around where scammers impersonate law enforcement personnel. These scammers will identify themselves as law enforcement and[…]

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Catch 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆!, today around 4:00pm, as he sits down to discuss his no-nonsense approach to fighting crime here in Lee County. ["𝘉𝘖𝘓𝘓𝘐𝘕𝘎!" 𝘈𝘪𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢'𝘴 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘓𝘐𝘝𝘌 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘴.] ... See MoreSee Less
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𝐖𝐄'𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘-𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝟒 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 ! 🚯🗑️Check this C4 squad out, Lee County! We are checking off 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙨 𝙙𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮. During your commute, if you see an area that needs attention, you know what to do.👇🏼Email 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰@𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐟𝐥.𝐨𝐫𝐠 and let us know where you'd like to see us! ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗩𝗜𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞, 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗥A Fort Myers man is behind bars after 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 and fleeing the scene to a local bar.“See something, say something, make the call—that’s exactly what a bartender did when the suspect walked in with blood on his hands. I’m proud of the teamwork it took to quickly locate and apprehend this violent criminal. We will work with State Attorney Amira Fox and her team to ensure justice is served for the victim,” said Sheriff Carmine Marceno.Around noon Tuesday, LCSO responded to a home on Cannes Court for a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies located a victim suffering from severe head trauma after being beaten.Deputies learned the 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗧𝘆𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻, 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲.Two hours later, LCSO received a call from a sports bar in Grande Oak Shoppes saying 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿, 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. Deputies responded immediately, located Martin, and took him into custody without incident.𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺. His criminal history includes prior arrests for battery and simple assault. ... See MoreSee Less
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𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆🚨On April 21, 2018, in Bonita Springs, Destiney was shot and killed while shielding her 4-year-old son from gunfire. Her unborn baby also did not survive.No arrests have been made.Someone knows something—please speak up.📞 Anonymous tips: 1-800-780-TIPS🌐 southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com💰 Reward possible#coldcase #justicefordestiney #SpeakUp #swfl #UnsolvedHomicideDestiney BocanegraLee County Sheriff's OfficeDespite tips over the years, no arrests have been made in the killing of 25-year-old Destiney Bocanegra. On April 21, 2018, near Matheson Ave. & Goodwin St., Bonita Springs, Destiney was outside with her boyfriend and 4-year-old son when a vehicle drove by and opened fire. She jumped in front of her son to shield him and was fatally shot.💔 She died protecting her child, and her unborn baby did not survive either.Anyone with information about this case, tips can be submitted anonymously through SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com. Cash reward possible!#ColdCase #DestineyBocanegra #SWFL #BonitaSprings #CrimeStoppers #UnsolvedHomicide #JusticeforDestiney #SpeakUp ... See MoreSee Less
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Behind every siren is a steady voice, and behind every emergency is someone who answered the call without hesitation. Our 911 call takers and dispatchers are the calm in the chaos—the unseen lifeline connecting people in their most vulnerable moments to the help they desperately need.With patience, compassion, and incredible focus, they guide, reassure, and act in seconds that can change lives forever. Their work may happen behind the scenes, but its impact echoes loudly in every life saved, every crisis managed, and every voice comforted.We are deeply grateful for their dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to serving others when it matters most. Check out the men & women of #teamLCSO behind the lines keeping Lee County safe! #NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunictorsWeek#TheThinYellowLine#ThankYouForYourService ... See MoreSee Less
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LCSO benefits plans are designed to ensure the health, satisfaction and peace of mind for every member of our team as they contribute their knowledge and skills to helping us serve our community. They consist of FRS retirement plans, LCSO Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan along with an employee health clinic and life insurance. In addition, employees begin accruing sick, vacation, and personal time on their first day of employment.

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