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Our Community Response Unit (CRU) was created to solve problems that arise in the community. CRU focuses on establishing and maintaining direct community contacts to foster grassroots partnerships to address and resolve quality of life issues.

The five branches of CRU are Community Outreach, Community Policing, Crime Prevention, Construction Special Investigations and Animal Cruelty Task Force.

Crime Prevention focuses on educating and training our community through programs, partnerships and initiatives. Community Policing establishes community safety teams at providing service and support through interaction and effective communication with homeowners’ associations.

For more information please contact us at 239-477-1CRU (1278) or CRU@sheriffleefl.org.

SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO

Sheriff Carmine Marceno created the Community Response Unit as part of his initiative to enhance community engagement throughout Lee County.

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Today, Sheriff Carmine Marceno and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced the arrest of Joshua Cullen.

Cullen is accused of transporting a deceased woman's body to Charlotte County, wrapping her in a rug, weighing it down with blocks, and disposing of it in the river

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Today, Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced the arrest of 43-year-old Daniel Eberly. Eberly called Congressman Donald’s office on Monday, threatening to “blow up headquarters” and “shoot every cop”.

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🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨

Please be advised all lanes of Joel Blvd are closed at E 21 St due to a two vehicle crash that impact an electrical pole.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area for several hours & seek an alternate route.

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1 Jun

🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨

Please be advised all lanes of Williams Ave are closed at Lee Blvd due to a two vehicle crash with injuries.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area & seek an alternate route.

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🚨𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝖺𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝟨/𝟥 𝖺𝗍 𝟥:𝟧𝟩𝗉𝗆 : Sheriff Carmine Marceno confirms two are deceased in connection to this incident. All parties are accounted for and this is an isolated incident, with no threat to the public. This case will remain active while detectives continue their investigation. A final update will be provided tomorrow. 🚨 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐄 - 𝐋𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐒 : LCSO is working an active scene within the 200 block of W. 13th Street in Lehigh Acres. The investigation is fluid, but the scene is contained. There is no threat to the public. Additional information is forthcoming. ... See MoreSee Less

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𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐆𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞On May 19, 2026, a North Fort Myers resident reported that her decorative lawn gnomes had been stolen from her property.The victim's Ring camera captured the theft, showing a suspect arriving on a distinctive tricycle, entering the yard, removing the lawn ornaments, and leaving the area.Detectives assigned to the 1st Precinct Crime Section immediately began investigating the case.Through investigative efforts, deputies and detectives located a man matching the suspect's description at a homeless camp in North Fort Myers on June 2, 2026.The suspect was identified as 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐲. Detectives observed that Ramey was in possession of a tricycle matching the one seen in the surveillance footage.During the investigation, Ramey led detectives to his campsite, where all stolen gnomes were recovered. Detectives confirmed the property belonged to the victim and returned the items to their rightful owner.Ramey was arrested and charged with 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 and transported to the Lee County Jail. ... See MoreSee Less

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𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗠𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬Today, Sheriff Carmine Marceno, alongside Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell, announced the arrest of Joshua Cullen. Cullen is accused of transporting a deceased woman's body to Charlotte County, wrapping her in a rug, weighing it down with cinder blocks, and disposing of it in the river."What began as a missing person investigation soon revealed a web of lies, deception, and a shocking disregard for human dignity," said Sheriff Carmine Marceno.On May 25th, LCSO responded to a home in North Fort Myers to take a missing person's report from Joshua Cullen. He said a woman he had been taking care of had suffered a stroke, was hospitalized, or left with an unidentified wealthy man. He claimed he had not seen her since March.Throughout the investigation, detectives learned Cullen had been accessing the woman's financial accounts and had purchased an RV. Investigators also discovered the woman's personal belongings, including her bed and other furniture, were missing from the home.As detectives worked to determine the woman's whereabouts, they learned the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office had discovered human remains near the Peace River on March 29."A group of boaters saw something large submerged in the water. We responded, and located a woman wrapped in carpet, bound tightly and weighed down by cinder blocks and chains," said Sheriff Bill Prummell.Evidence suggests the remains are those of the woman Cullen reported missing.Using investigative techniques and license plate reader technology, detectives connected Cullen to the disposal site in Charlotte County. On March 28, Cullen's vehicle was captured traveling toward Hunters Creek with a wheelbarrow secured to the roof. Detectives later determined it was the same wheelbarrow located near where the woman's body was recovered."We believe the woman died inside the home, and Cullen continued living alongside her deceased body. This sorry excuse for a man left this woman exposed, discarded, and alone while he selfishly carried on with his life," said Sheriff Carmine Marceno.Cullen was charged with neglect of an elderly person and abuse of a dead human body.The investigation remains active as detectives continue gathering and processing evidence. As that work continues, investigators will determine whether additional charges are warranted. ... See MoreSee Less

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Join Sheriff Carmine Marceno and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell as they announce a significant arrest regarding a missing persons investigation. ... See MoreSee Less

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🚨 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 🚨Sheriff Carmine Marceno and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell will host a 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 today at 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 to announce an arrest in connection with a multi-agency death investigation.Watch live on the Lee County Sheriff's Office Facebook and YouTube pages. ... See MoreSee Less

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