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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.
🚨 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐊 🚨
“My prayers are with the family of the woman who tragically lost her life, and with the survivor who showed incredible strength in fighting to live. I want to thank our Major Crimes Unit and every member of our team who worked tirelessly on this horrific investigation. Their dedication to uncovering the truth and pursuing justice for these victims is unwavering,” stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced during a live press conference this afternoon the arrest of 28-year-old, Whycliff Longin, in connection with a violent incident early Thursday, August 27, in Lehigh Acres.
At approximately 2:54 a.m., deputies responded to a duplex on Haviland Avenue South after a woman escaped an attack in which she was strangled and fought to survive before barricading herself in a bedroom and calling 911.
Deputies located Longin fleeing from a neighboring residence and took him into custody. During a safety sweep, deputies discovered a second female victim deceased inside a bedroom, suffering from obvious signs of blunt force trauma.
The District 21 Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide.
LCSO’s Major Crimes Unit assumed the investigation and charged Longin with:
•Second-degree murder
•Attempted murder
•Sexual battery
•Occupied burglary with a battery
Longin is in the United States seeking asylum. Following his arrest, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a detainer on him.
We will continue working closely with State Attorney Amira Fox and her dedicated team to ensure justice is pursued to the fullest extent of the law.
Longin remains in custody in the Lee County Jail.
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Join Sheriff Carmine Marceno as he announces a recent Major Crimes Unit Investigation.
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🚨 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 🚨
Sheriff Carmine Marceno will host a live press conference today at 2:00p.m, to provide an update on a recent investigation.
Tune in to our agency Facebook and YouTube pages!
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𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐒𝐎𝐎𝐍! 📆✔️
Mark your calendars! There are lots of fun things happening in Lee County. . .
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭!
Take a peek at our upcoming events and find something that’s perfect for you!
We can’t wait to see you there!
#𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 #𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 #𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 #𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐅𝐮𝐧
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📞 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 💙
Recently, our Lee County Communications team faced an unexpected surge in 911 call volume, and they stepped up without hesitation.
For two critical hours, our call takers and supervisors handled a significant increase in emergency calls while continuing to manage our already busy call volume. Through teamwork, professionalism, and quick thinking, they ensured calls were answered promptly and emergency information was relayed without interruption.
𝐓𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐭𝐲: 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔!
Your ability to adapt under pressure, work together, and keep our community connected to the help they needed is what public safety communications is all about.
Behind every 911 call is a team working tirelessly behind the scenes. We are proud to have this amazing group as part of #teamLCSO!🎧⭐
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Sheriff Carmine Marceno is hosting a live press conference to announce the arrest of 28-year-old, Whycliff Longin, following a Major Crimes investigation in Lehigh on August 27th.
This arrest comes after investigators worked throughout the evening and determined Longin killed one female victim and strangled a second female victim who was able to break free and call 911 for help.
“This was a true team effort. From Patrol and K9 Units on the ground, to our Major Crimes and Crime Scene Units, and the Communications Division who worked together to ensure this violent man is behind bars.” - Sheriff Carmine Marceno
🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨
Please be advised all lanes of Joel blvd are closed between E 17th & E 18th St due to a three vehicle crash. No serious injuries.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area & seek an alternate route.
🚨ACTIVE SCENE - Lehigh Acres🚨
LCSO is on scene at the 2900blk of Haviland Avenue S. This is an isolated incident, with no threat to the public, and all parties are accounted for. The investigation remains active at this time. Additional updates will follow.
UPDATE 1: Major Crimes Unit detectives are working a death investigation within the home. This remains an active investigation at this time.
🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨
Please be advised all lanes of Cemetery Rd are closed due to a crash at Dana Rd with injures.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area & seek an alternate route.
UPDATE:
Traffic is being diverted though Lehigh Acres on 68th St W.
If you know something, speak up. This family deserves justice. Contact @SWFLCrime8477 to send in your anonymous tips.
HE WAS ONLY 15...
It's been nearly a month since Matthew St. Marc was found murdered on a driveway in Lehigh Acres. He was 15. He hadn't had a chance to get his driver license yet. He hadn't started his first day of high school. As a football player, he never had the opportunity
Carmine Marceno
HOMICIDE SUSPECT TAkKEN DOWN BY DEPUTIES
Today Sheriff Marceno released information on a homicide investigation on suspect Whycliff Longin who brutally attacked two women, killing one. Visit our Facebook to view the press conference and get full information.
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐤𝐲! 🥳
We hope your day is filled with all your favorite things. 🎂🐕🐾
Our operation may be over but our message remains: if you deal poison in Lee County, we are coming for YOU
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Golden Paws Crisis Care K9 ™ Unit has successfully passed the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Therapy Dog Certification! 🎉🦮
This accomplishment reflects the dedication, training, and hard work of our handlers and K9s as they continue their mission to provide comfort, compassion, connection, and hope to those in our community who need it most.
Congratulations to our Crisis Care K9s Rollie and Valor! We are proud of the work you do, and the difference you make every day. 💙🐾
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬. 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮! 🎒📖
The first day of school is already off to a fantastic start across Lee County!
Sheriff Carmine Marceno stopped by SFMHS to welcome students, teachers, and staff back after summer break and share his continued commitment to one of his top priorities: 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨, 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨.
Throughout the school year, LCSO’s School Resource Officers, School Threat Enforcement Team, and the Lee County School District will continue working together to support our schools and provide a positive environment where students can learn, grow, and succeed.
Enjoy your first week back, Lee County! Make memories, learn something new, and remember…
#TeamLCSO is always here for YOU! 🫵
This school year, we’re asking every driver in Lee County:
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏. 𝐅𝐎𝐑. 𝐓𝐇𝐄. 𝐁𝐔𝐒.
BusPatrol is helping us hold dangerous drivers accountable, but our goal is bigger than citations: 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲.
🚌 Slow down. Stay alert. 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 for the stop arm.🛑
Congratulations to Lee County Sheriff`s Office Manager, Trish Routte and her amazing team on receiving the 2026 Southeastern Crime Stoppers Premiere Management Award!
This prestigious recognition honors Trish Routte`s extraordinary dedication and service to Crime Stoppers over the past 28 years. Throughout nearly three decades of commitment, she has devoted countless hours to advancing the Crime Stoppers mission and supporting law enforcement agencies across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties, helping to keep our communities safe.
Trish has been a tireless advocate for Crime Stoppers, building strong community partnerships, increasing public awareness of the program, and highlighting the many success stories that have made a positive impact throughout our region.
Trish`s unwavering commitment, passion, and dedication have left a lasting legacy on Crime Stoppers and the communities it serves. We are all grateful for her years of service and congratulate her on this well-deserved honor.
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👏🏼 𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟖𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 👏🏼
Sheriff Carmine Marceno is proud to announce the LCSO Narcotics Unit is the recipient of the 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢 𝘕𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴` 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Annually, the FNOA presents a conference that is widely attended by local, state, and federal law enforcement entities, where it has developed into the premiere event of the year for network and training.
This year, LCSO’s Narcotics Unit clinched the award yet again, for their tireless efforts working to rid Lee County of poison. Over the last year, the Narcotics Unit made 191 arrests and executed 55 residential search warrants, which resulted in the following being seized:
* $500,000.00 U.S. currency
* Vehicles: 6
* Firearms: 87
* Fentanyl: 4+ kilograms
* Cocaine: 7+ kilograms
* Methamphetamine: 53 lbs
* Ecstasy: 16 kilograms
* Marijuana: 540 lbs
* Heroin: 72 grams
* Misc. Pills: 2500
* Synthetics: 2+ kilograms
Additionally, one of our very own was recognized as this year’s Narcotics Officer of the Year for their dedicated work putting one of Lee County’s most violent and repeat offenders behind bars following a lengthy investigation.
“Awards don’t define our deputies, the results do. But this prestigious recognition confirms what I already know: the men and women of our Narcotics Unit are among the very best in the nation. They relentlessly hunt down drug dealers, dismantle criminal networks, and take the poison off our streets before it reaches another family. This is a testament to their hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to public safety. I am incredibly proud of this elite team and honored to serve alongside them,” stated Sheriff Marceno.
𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 to our Narcotics Unit on these well deserved recognitions! ⭐
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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.
