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.
🇺🇸 THE UNIFORM MAY CHANGE. THE COMMITMENT TO SERVE NEVER DOES.
From serving our country to serving our community, the veterans of #teamLCSO continue to make a difference every day.
Today, and every day, we are grateful for their service and sacrifice.
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CRU was out and about today, connecting with our amazing residents throughout Lee County as we came together to honor our veterans! 🇺🇸
Team LCSO had a wonderful time attending and participating in these special events at the Jamaica Bay, Southern Pines, and Quail West communities.
Thank you to all who have served and sacrificed for our country. We are grateful for you today and every day!
Happy Veterans Day! ❤️🤍💙
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𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟏𝟎 𝐏𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐕𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄
"These puppies were subjected to disgusting conditions, and that is something I will NEVER tolerate in Lee County," said 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐨. "Our Animal Cruelty Task Force will continue working alongside our partners at Domestic Animal Services to ensure those who abuse or neglect defenseless animals are held accountable."
Yesterday, our Animal Cruelty Task Force and 2nd Precinct deputies and Precinct Crime Section detectives assisted Lee County Domestic Animal Services with an investigation involving a Craigslist advertisement selling puppies linked to Erick de Jesus Canoura, who is an individual listed on the Lee County Animal Abuser Registry.
Upon arriving at a residence in Lehigh Acres, contact was made with Canoura who initially denied having puppies but allowed deputies to search the residence. While searching the residence, 10 puppies were located confined inside a Chevrolet Suburban parked in an enclosed garage.
With only one window partially open, the temperature inside the vehicle reached 83.3 degrees. The puppies were visibly distressed, heavily panting, matted, and covered in urine and feces, with no accessible food or water.
All 10 puppies were rescued and transported to LCDAS for veterinary evaluation.
2nd Precinct Crime Section detectives and ACTF assumed the investigation and executed a search warrant at the residence, uncovering additional evidence connecting Canoura to the puppies and their sale.
𝐀𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.
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Each year we are honored to participate in the City of Bonita Springs Annual Veterans Day Ceremony! We are grateful for this event that allowed us to show our appreciation to those who have served for our freedom 🇺🇸
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🇺🇸 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄 🇺🇸
Team LCSO is made up of extraordinary men and women whose commitment to service began long before they joined our law enforcement family.
This Veterans Day, we proudly recognize the brave men and women of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office who previously answered the call to serve our nation across the various branches of the United States Armed Forces.
Their military journeys have taken them across the globe, where they have experienced moments of triumph, faced unimaginable challenges, endured tragedy, and witnessed life-changing events that have shaped who they are today.
Yet, when their military service came to an end, their commitment to serving others did not. Instead, they chose to continue their mission of service, dedicating themselves to protecting and supporting the community we proudly call home, right here in Lee County.
From our sworn deputies to our dedicated civilian personnel, these remarkable veterans embody the values of courage, sacrifice, honor, and selfless service.
🇺🇸🫶🏼⭐️🚔⭐️🫶🏼🇺🇸
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🚨𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘🚨The Midpoint Bridge will be closed today on BOTH sides starting at 6PM until 9PM while the Annual 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟓𝐤 is underway. Please seek alternate routes for that timeframe.
Honoring all who served today… THANK YOU, from #TeamLCSO ⭐️🇺🇸
🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨
Be advised, the intersection of Chitwood Dr and San Carlos Blvd is currently closed due to a crash.
Please use caution & seek an alternate route if possible.
🚨𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘🚨 TOMORROW, November 11th, the Midpoint Bridge will be closed on BOTH sides starting at 6PM until 9PM while the Annual 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟓𝐤 is underway. Please seek alternate routes for that timeframe.
🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨
Be advised, there was a vehicle crash on US 41 near Island Park Road. Currently, there is one southbound lane open, as the rest are closed.
Please use caution & seek an alternate route if possible.
Carmine Marceno
🇺🇸 THE UNIFORM MAY CHANGE. THE COMMITMENT TO SERVE NEVER DOES.
From serving our country to serving our community, the veterans of #TeamLCSO continue to make a difference every day.
Today, and every day, we are grateful for their service and sacrifice.
🇺🇸 ONE TEAM. A LIFETIME OF SERVICE.
Did you know one in five #TeamLCSO employees is a U.S. military veteran?
This Veterans Day, we’re proud to share their stories, honor their sacrifices, and recognize the men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving others.
Stay tuned for Part 2 this afternoon!
⭐️ 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! 🎃🐾💛
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