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Thank you for visiting the official website of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. It’s an honor and privilege to serve as your Sheriff.
Your safety is my top priority. I am committed to ensuring our community is protected by the most skilled, dedicated, and innovative law enforcement team. We’re constantly looking ahead, embracing new ideas, and striving for excellence in everything we do.
"No one is above the law, and that includes members of our own agency. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism and when those standards are violated, we take appropriate action immediately. Our community deserves transparency, accountability, and commitment to doing what's right every single time." - Sheriff Carmine Marceno
The Lee County Sheriff's Office confirms that a civilian employee of the Sheriff's Office was arrested on Saturday July 25th following an investigation into a traffic crash.
The employee, Jessica Cattani, has been charged with Driving Under the Influence, DUI Damage to Property, and Leaving the Scene of a Crash.
Cattani began her employment with the Lee County Sheriff's Office in April 2023 as a civilian Administrative Assistant. She is not a sworn deputy and has maintained a disciplinary-free record during her time with the agency.
Upon notification of the arrest, Cattani was immediately placed on administrative leave without pay and her employment has since been terminated, effective today, July 27th.
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🚨𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑, 𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐌𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐒🚨
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐭, 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐌𝐒 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲.”
On July 25, 2026, the Lee County Sheriff's Office arrested 23-year-old, George Beemer (2-06-2003), following a homicide and residential fire at a home on Ranchette Road in Fort Myers.
Earlier that morning, Lee County EMS responded to 11417 Ranchette Road, after Beemer reported experiencing chest pain. During the call, he was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation.
Shortly after EMS departed, a second 911 call reported a fire at the same residence. South Trail Fire entered the home to extinguish the blaze and subsequently located the body of a severely burned, deceased female inside.
Given the nature of the incident, the Major Crimes Unit responded and assumed the investigation. Simultaneously, the Bureau of Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations initiated a parallel investigation, to determine the cause and origin of the fire.
During the course of the investigation, detectives developed probable cause that Beemer shot the victim before intentionally setting the residence on fire.
Detectives have arrested Beemer and charged him with:
•𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫
•𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝
•𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲
Beemer was transported to the Lee County Jail where he remains in custody.
“𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞,” stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. “𝐌𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.”
This investigation will remain active while we work with the District 21 Medical Examiner’s Office and the State Attorney’s Office.
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⭐𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 ⭐
Rotary Club of Fort Myers South held a luncheon today to recognize our very own Deputy Stroedecke for his courageous actions in coming to the aid of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper he observed struggling with a suspect on the side of the road.
We are grateful to the Rotary for their continued support of our agency and our deputies. Congratulations, Deputy Stroedecke, on this well-deserved recognition. We are incredibly proud to have you as part of the #teamLCSO family! 💙👏
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𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐅 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐎’𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓: 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐑 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐏?
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds vacationers to be cautious when renting vacation homes because you may be clicking on a scam.
Scammers will use real locations and pictures to advertise a fake listing. The scammers will have you make a payment upfront. After payment is made, you may experience two things upon arrival: the property is not real or it’s unavailable for your reservation dates.
🚫𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦
If the price is too good to be true, it probably is. Compare the price of other rentals in the area for that time of year. If the rental is way cheaper than others, it is probably a scam.
If the owner/manager of the property is refusing to use a legitimate rental platform, that’s a red flag!
If you are pressured to pay quickly, it is probably a scam. Scammers will push a sense of urgency that makes people buy first, ask questions later. Don’t fall for it.
🚫𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬
Use a reputable platform. Make sure the website is legit before booking. If you haven’t heard of that platform before and there aren’t a lot of reviews, don’t use it.
Search for the property online. Verifying the listing you’re looking at is real through reviews, reverse image search, and comparing listings online. If there are multiple listings or the information does not match, it may be a scam.
Rental managers should not be requesting payment through gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfer. These methods are irreversible. Make sure to pay with a credit card.
🚫 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝
Contact the booking company immediately. Report the scam to your bank. Save all documentation of the property, payment details, and communication with the renter.
If you’re a victim of this type of scam, report it to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (239) 477-1000 or your local law enforcement agency.
Did you know the Lee County Sheriff’s Office provides over a dozen free crime prevention programs? These sessions cover practical tips to help keep you and your community safe. If you’d like to schedule one for your neighborhood, business, church, or organization, just give us a call at (239) 477-1CRU (1278) or send an email to CRU@sheriffleefl.org.
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🎒𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖!!!🎒
Get ready for one of the biggest community events of the year!
📅 Sunday, July 26th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Fort Myers Skatium
We’re helping students start the school year strong by providing FREE backpacks and essential school supplies while supplies last! 🎒✏️📓
Come out and enjoy a fun, family-friendly event focused on supporting local students and families in need.
✔ Free backpacks (while supplies last)
✔ School supplies giveaways
✔ Community resources
✔ Positive vibes & support
𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!⭐
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🚨ACTIVE SCENE🚨
There is an active scene at the 4500 block of 22nd St SW in Lehigh Acres. The scene is contained. There will be a deputy presence throughout the morning. Updates to follow as we learn more.
UPDATE: LCSO can confirm that this is an active death investigation involving a male decedent.
Major Crimes Unit detectives are continuing to investigate.
🚨ACTIVE SCENE - Fort Myers🚨
LCSO is on scene of a structure fire within the 11000 block of Ranchette Rd. Detectives are currently enroute to gather additional information and conduct interviews. The scene is contained and there is no threat to the public.
Sheriff Carmine Marceno confirms LCSO is conducting a death investigation after one person was found deceased. Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit are actively investigating. Additional updates will follow once information becomes available.
Major Crimes detectives are continuing their investigation and the Crime Scene Unit has responded to process the scene and collect evidence. The State Fire Marshal is also on scene conducting a parallel investigation alongside MCU. Updates to follow.
🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨
There is a traffic crash at Bell Tower Road and N Tamiami Trail with injuries. At this time, three northbound lanes of Tamiami are shutdown. Motorists, please avoid this area and find alternate route.
🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨
There is a traffic crash at Tamiami Trail and Traildary Circle. The southbound lanes of N Tamiami Trail are closed at Traildary circle. Please avoid this area and find an alternate route.
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Every day these K-9s train, work, and protect alongside their handlers! 🐾
But would they recognize them in a crowd?
Watch to see who nailed it... and who got a little sidetracked. 🦴👀
⏰ The clock is ticking…
There are only a few hours left to help Florida Highway Patrol bring home the title of America’s Best Looking Cruiser! 🚔🏆
✅ Cast your vote using the link below!
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Let’s bring the trophy home to Florida! 🌴
Our Marine Unit is still out there answering the call, even through some of the worst storms we’ve seen this summer.
No matter the conditions, they’re committed to keeping our waterways safe and responding when our community needs them most.
Stay safe out there, Lee County. We’re here if you need us. ☔️⭐️
𝟜𝕥𝕙 𝕠𝕗 𝕁𝕦𝕝𝕪 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝔼𝕐𝔼𝕊 𝕀ℕ 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝕊𝕂𝕐🎆 🚁
The best seat in the house this weekend showcased the people we’re proud to serve every day making memories and celebrating our freedom!
We enjoyed keeping watch and making sure our community was safe, we hope you had a great weekend, Lee County!
3rd Precinct Deputy Hopson responded to a call about a week-old baby raccoon that had been found alone, without its mother. With care and compassion, Deputy Hopson safely took the tiny raccoon into his care and transported it to CROW on Sanibel Island, where wildlife experts will provide the specialized treatment and rehabilitation it needs.
Thanks to Deputy Hopson’s quick response, this healthy little raccoon has a second chance. Without intervention, it would have faced the dangers of the beach and extreme heat on its own.
We’re proud of Deputy Hopson’s commitment to protecting not only our community, but also the wildlife that calls Southwest Florida home.
Thank you, Deputy Hopson, for making a difference—one life at a time! 🦝💚
✦ 𝐀 ‘𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥’ 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ✦
What started as a wellness check turned into something much more…
When 1st Precinct Deputy Kirby responded to a call in North Fort Myers, he found no medical emergency—but he did find a home with indoor temperatures soaring above 90° after the A/C had failed. Learning the resident wasn`t in a position to replace the unit, he knew he couldn`t just walk away.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Pete Flatter, manager of Home Depot Store #3119, a brand-new window A/C unit was donated. Deputy Kirby and Deputy Drummond delivered and installed it, bringing cool air and comfort to a grateful resident.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. This is what community is all about; neighbors truly helping neighbors. 💙❄️
#CommunityPolicingInAction #teamLCSO #WarmHeartsCoolHome #
#teamLCSO is showing a BIG presence on land, air, and sea out on FMB this holiday weekend! Stop by and say hi… We’d love to meet you! ⭐️🚨🇺🇸🚔
#FourthOfJuly
#FMB
#HaveFunButSafetyIsNumberOne
𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱?✅❌
Before you light that fuse, ask yourself: "𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲?"
If the answer is no, it`s probably best to keep all ten fingers and move on.🎆
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds vacationers to be cautious when renting vacation homes because you may be clicking on a scam. Scammers will use real locations and pictures to advertise a fake listing. The scammers will have you make a payment upfront. After payment is made, you may experience two things upon arrival: the property is not real or...
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to travel responsibly on this 4th of July weekend. Here are practical ways to stay safe when using ridesharing apps during July 4th celebrations. Plan Your Ride Before the Fireworks Begin Due to the high activity that rideshare apps experience on a holiday, book your ride early (if possible). Prices may surge throughout...
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increase in phone calls, text messages, and emails claiming that your bank account, Social Security number, or online account has been compromised. Scammers often create a sense of urgency by saying: “Your account has been locked.” “Suspicious activity has been detected.” “You must verify your information immediately.” “A warrant has...
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has been nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA) since 1991. The accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to offer comments, commendation and other information regarding the Sheriff’s Office quality of services and performance or other information relevant to the accreditation process on the CALEA public access portal. To access the Public Comment Portal, go to http://cimrs2.calea.org/58.
