SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S DECEMBER SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: JINGLE ALL THE WAY TO SAFETY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
This is a very busy time of year, filled with travel plans, holiday parties and lots of traffic.Here are some simple safety tips to help keep you and your loved ones in GOOD CHEER!Holiday Party SafetyStaying safe on the roads is a top priority. If impaired, in any way, arrange for alternatetransportation or have a […]
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 2025
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S NOVEMBER 2025 FRAUD ALERT: DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HEAR
Imagine receiving a call and hearing the voice of a friend or family member. They start asking for personal information or they need help and money. This is a weird request, but you hear their voice, so you comply… Now you’ve become a victim of a voice scam. Scammers rely on you trusting the recognized […]
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNITY OUTREACH NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 2025
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S NOVEMBER 2025 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: LOCK IT OR LOSE IT
“Lock It or Lose It” is a crime prevention campaign that reminds citizens to lock their vehicles and properly secure valuables to help prevent property crimes. Burglaries are often crimes of opportunity. Criminals may try multiple vehicles specifically looking for unlocked ones to enter. They may also look for unsecured property. An unlocked vehicle or […]
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 2025
July 2025: Fraud Alert: Texas Floods Create A Flood of SCAMS
The devastating damage and loss created by the flooding in Texas and around the nation is practically inconceivable. The loss of life…especially young lives…is staggering and horrific beyond description. While following news coverage of the Texas Hill Country, we have seen communities, neighbors and agencies roll up their sleeves and help in any way possible. […]
September 2025 Fraud Alert: Question Everything You See Online
Criminals, many who live on the other side of our planet, are coming for us. Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a significant impact and basically upping the scam or con game for these people. So, how do we sift through the fake madness when celebrity and business impersonation scams are bigger than ever? Right now, […]
2025 Fraud Alert: Don’t “Fall” For Fraud
As October brings seasonal activities and preparations for the holidays, scammers and fraudsters ramp up their efforts to take advantage of unsuspecting residents. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone to stay alert and protect themselves from common scams that often spike this time of year. Watch Out for These Scams: Phishing and […]
August 2025: Securing Exterior Doors
An estimated 34% of residential burglars enter through a home’s front door. While I was unable to locate documentation regarding side and rear door entries, they, too, are frequent targets. Additionally, a fairly recent and ongoing TikTok “challenge” that encourages youngsters to kick in the front doors of unknown homes prompts me to discuss an […]