What this despicable man did to an innocent child is sickening, stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. Abuse of any kind will NOT be tolerated in my county and criminals, like Hernandez, will be held accountable. Yesterday evening 43-year-old Manuel Hernandez Hernandez was arrested and taken into custody for 1 Count of Sexual Battery on a Child…
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Regrettably, the United States and nearby nations are struggling with catastrophic fires, earthquakes and illness. Twelve U.S. states are battling 104 large fires that have already burned 2.4 million acres. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has taken the lives of thousands of our neighbors in Haiti and well over one million island residents are struggling with…
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing runaway juvenile. Serenity Kirkpatrick (DOB 10/03/2005) was last seen on Bywood Street in Lehigh Acres wearing a grey Puma jacket, black and grey sweatpants and black shoes. Serenity is 5, weighs 130 pounds, has brown eyes and orange and black…
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Leaving home, for college, can be an extraordinary and memorable experience. Teens have an opportunity to mature, to learn self-sufficiency and to enjoy a less restrictive environment. College campuses and the surrounding areas create opportunities for conscienceless and unscrupulous individuals to take advantage of your child’s lack of life experience and their vulnerability. It is…
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This man’s violent outburst caused serious injury to a defenseless dog, stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. Behavior like this will not be tolerated. I’ve been crystal clear, if you abuse an animal in Lee County, you will go to jail. On July 28, 2021, detectives with both the Central District Criminal Investigations Division and the Animal…
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While Smartphone companies work diligently to review new applications, even their best efforts have allowed fraudulent applications to be made available. In a recent Washington Post review, reporters indicated that roughly 2 percent of the 1,000 most popular iPhone applications were fraudulent or infected. Apple reportedly claimed to prevent over $1.5 billion in fraudulent transactions,…
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While most adults are able to assess risk, young children often lack the wherewithal to protect themselves and to avoid dangerous locations and situations. In addition to keeping our children safe, it is our obligation, as guardians, to teach our children to make safe choices and to avoid potentially perilous locations. The world is moving…
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This request is now closed. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking proposals from qualified, responsible firms to provide Correctional Facility programs to it’s inmate population, including but not limited to, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, Life Skills Programs, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Opening date: July 1, 2021 Letter of intent to submit due date:…
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO ANNOUNCES: “Knock & Talk: A True Crime Podcast” As sheriff, I am always looking for ways to highlight our hardworking deputies,†stated Sheriff Marceno. This podcast allows us to engage the community in a way we never have before. From the 911 call to the case’s closure, join us as we dive…
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This criminal’s actions are outrageous, stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. The violence toward this defenseless dog will not be tolerated. Residents and their families, including pets, will be safe here and my team will see to it. Yesterday, detectives with North District Criminal Investigations Division and the Animal Cruelty Task Force responded to McDaniel Drive in…
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