LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNITY OUTREACH NEWSLETTER: November 2026
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Sheriff Carmine Marceno
Lee County Sheriff's Office
Proud to Serve
Proud to Serve
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.
𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤.
Our Honor Guard paid tribute to fallen Deputy Shostak today on the anniversary of his passing at our very own Fallen Deputy Memorial located within Lakes Park.
On October 25, 2001, Deputy Shostak was involved in a serious one-car motor vehicle accident just prior to the end of his shift. Deputy Shostak succumbed to his crash-related injuries on November 8, 2001. He left behind his wife and his daughter.
💙 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟒, 𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟑 – 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟏
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𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖, 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎📰⭐
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To safeguard lives and property; respectfully enforce the laws of the land, and work cooperatively to lessen the impact of crime on the lives of residents and visitors in Lee County.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤 𝐄𝐎𝐖 𝟏𝟏.𝟎𝟖.𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟏
Today, we remember and honor the life of fallen Deputy Michael Shostak, on the 25th anniversary of his passing. Even though you are no longer here with us, your memory will never fade. Thank you for your service to the community and the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Shostak.
➖💙➖
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𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘|𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐙𝐀𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄 & 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄
𝘛𝘖𝘋𝘈𝘠 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 5:00 𝘗𝘔 𝘵𝘰 8:00 𝘗𝘔, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘻𝘢𝘴 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘉𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘔𝘉 𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘺.
Drivers should expect traffic delays, plan alternate routes, and allow additional travel time. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the affected area during the closure and follow posted detour signs and directions from law enforcement and traffic personnel.
Please use caution and plan accordingly.
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🚨 ACTIVE SCENE NFM | PLANE CRASH 🚨
LCSO is on scene of an aircraft crash near Bayshore Road and I-75. Two pilots were aboard the aircraft when they experienced a mechanical issue and attempted an emergency landing.
During the landing, the aircraft crashed into the rear of a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Bayshore Road.
No injuries have been reported at the scene.
The incident occurred around noon today. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the lead agency and is responding to assume the investigation.
“Thankfully, this incident had a positive outcome, and no one was injured. Given the recent tragic news involving aviation accidents, we are especially grateful that everyone is safe. I want to recognize and thank our patrol deputies, FDOT Southwest Florida, and Bayshore Fire Rescue for their quick response and professionalism in assessing the scene. We will continue working closely with our partners at the FAA as they review the circumstances surrounding this incident. The safety of our community remains our top priority,” stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
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⭐️ 𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 ⭐️
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Motorists, please avoid these areas and seek alternate routes.
🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORIES 🚨
Deputies are working traffic crashes in two separate locations:
Shell Point Blvd and McGregor Boulevard. At this time, the left turn lane from Shell Point onto McGregor is blocked.
Winkler Road and Lateen Lane. At this time, all of Winkler is blocked.
Update as of 10:32pm — Roadways are back open.
𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | TODAY, 5–8 PM: The Matanzas Pass Bridge and portions of Estero Blvd. will be CLOSED for the FMB Illuminations Parade. Expect delays. Use alternate routes, allow extra travel time.
Plan ahead and drive safely! 🚔
🚨@SheriffLeeFL: "We serve the greatest residents in the country, people that are likeminded. They want safety, security, law and order. It's a pleasure to serve people that are likeminded and on our team!"
Carmine Marceno
⭐️ 𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 ⭐️
Today, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff`s Office responded to Estero Bay Preserve following an emergency landing by a Highwing amphibious floatplane.
The aircraft came to rest in a remote, landlocked area of the preserve, inaccessible by boat or vehicle. A multi-agency response was quickly coordinated, and LCSO Aviation successfully conducted an aerial rescue, safely bringing the aircraft`s sole occupant, to safety. Thankfully, the pilot sustained no injuries during the incident.
This marks the second aviation emergency landing in Lee County in just 48 hours, reinforcing exactly why we invest in the resources, aviation assets, equipment, and training necessary to protect our community. When seconds matter and conditions are challenging, our teams stand ready.
“I am incredibly proud of our Aviation Unit and Third Precinct Patrol, and want to sincerely thank Iona McGregor Fire Department, South Trail Fire Department, Lee County Public Safety, and Crash and Fire Rescue for their professionalism, diligence, and outstanding teamwork. Despite the unique challenges, everyone came together to make this rescue possible. In light of the tragic aviation incidents we`ve seen this past week, today`s successful outcome is especially meaningful. Most importantly, someone made it home safely, and that is what matters most,” stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
The FAA has assumed jurisdiction over the incident.
Another amazing year honoring our veterans at the Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade!! We are so grateful to celebrate your service! 💙🇺🇸
😎💰💀⚖️😈🎃
𝙸𝙲𝚈𝙼𝙸: 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 “𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧!” 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐜𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐬, 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞`𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭....
Now THAT’S what we call a frightfully bad weekend.
#𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐇𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐥 #𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐲𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐄𝐧𝐝 #𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐎𝐟𝐟 #𝐍𝐨𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬
😎💰💀⚖️😈🎃
🎰⭐ 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅 ⭐️🎰
𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐉𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Golden PAWS Crisis Care K9™ Valor joined the fun at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center’s annual Trunk or Treat event.
Valor reminded everyone that all our emotions have a place, and that sometimes a little love and a furry friend can make even the biggest feelings easier to navigate. With plenty of tail wags and Halloween spirit, Valor helped make the event a truly Joy-filled experience for all! 🎃🐾💛
𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗡’𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗛𝗜𝗧 𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗘𝗡𝗗
On Sunday, deputies were patrolling Orange Grove Boulevard in North Fort Myers, assisting FMPD with locating a vehicle that fled from a traffic stop into our jurisdiction.
As the vehicle approached the intersection of Orange Grove Boulevard and Pondella Road, the driver, later identified as 𝐙𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐲, drove around a parked vehicle, through the red light, nearly striking a truck.
When deputies attempted a traffic stop, Murray accelerated, lost traction, and nearly struck another vehicle. Murray continued to drive over the median and into oncoming traffic. At this time, deputies safely conducted a PIT maneuver to prevent Murray from continuing to drive recklessly and potentially cause a deadly crash.
Deputies made contact with Murray and located trafficking amounts of Cocaine, in addition to other drugs inside the vehicle.
𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡:
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐚
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚
𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠
Murray has an extensive criminal history, including drug charges, resisting an officer, grand theft, and battery.
♥️ 𝐀 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 ♥️
He never raised his right paw. He never stood before a crowd and promised to serve and protect. He never needed to.
Because every time he climbed into that patrol vehicle, every time he answered the call, and every time he ran toward danger without hesitation, he was living that oath.
He didn’t understand the weight of the badge or the meaning of the uniform. But he understood loyalty. He understood duty. And above all, he understood that the person standing beside him was worth protecting at any cost.
𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐊𝟗. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫. 𝐀 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫. 𝐀 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. The one who would go first into the darkness, never questioning what waited on the other side.
He asked for no recognition, no medals, and no praise. Just the chance to do his job and return to the side of the handler he trusted with his life.
And when his final call came… 𝐇𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝.
Today, we don’t just say goodbye to a police K9. We salute a fallen officer who served with courage, fought with heart, and remained faithful to his duty until his very last breath.
K9 Dundee, you never had to speak the oath. You honored it with your life.
Rest easy, warrior. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
𝐄𝐎𝐖 𝟗.𝟐𝟖.𝟐𝟔 ; 𝐟 𝐨 𝐫 𝐞 𝐯 𝐞 𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨. 🖤💙
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