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Following the announcement of recent legislation designated to offer limited loan forgiveness, scammers diligently went to work to find ways to extract personal information from enthusiastic and unsuspecting student-loan consumers. It has been reported, nationwide, that individuals have received phone calls, text messages and messages across social media platforms asking student-loan consumers to call a…
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Nationwide, law enforcement is receiving a growing number of reports regarding stolen catalytic converters. The catalytic converter is a component of a vehicle exhaust system designed to reduce pollutants released into the air.  Their use was mandated in 1975 as a means to protect the environment.  It is located beneath the vehicle and, in some…
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Lee County has been experiencing and continues to enjoy remarkable growth in regard to property value, new construction and home sales.  The county’s Clerk of Court is receiving a seemingly endless flow of real estate documents and recordings. Unfortunately, property fraud has become an increasingly common criminal matter across the entire nation.  As most property…
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This month…Paco’s abuser arrested, Animal Cruelty Task Force completes prestigious National Animal Cruelty Investigations School, protecting your pets from the scalding sidewalks of Southwest Florida, a Q&A with Dr. Megan Davis regarding grain-free diets for our canines, a pet food recall and much more.

The August 2022 edition of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Centers Newsletter is here! This month…”Operation: Summer Bash” draws thousands to JetBlue Park, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers needs your help, Sheriff Marceno places informational kiosks around the community and much more!

This month…as we are, once again, experiencing a high volume of at-large canines, please find information regarding dog owners’ liability; pet food recall; adoptable friends; another Q&A with Dr. Megan Davis from the Cape Coral Animal Shelter and Veterinary Clinic…and much more!

Last month, I was notified of a “Geek Squad” scam that had been reported to our Economics Crime Unit. Along similar lines, it appears that “Tech Support” scams have become commonplace and have been reported to our agency.  This fraudulent activity involves criminals falsely representing legitimate companies in an attempt to share personal information, make…
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The safety and security of bank patrons has always been a priority for law enforcement. Even prior to the advent of Automated Teller Machines, individuals depositing and withdrawing funds were vulnerable to criminal activity. These crimes are not exclusive to any one area, can occur during daylight or evening hours and victimize both young and…
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The July 2022 edition of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Centers Newsletter is here! This month…the Lee County Sheriff’s Office prepares for “Operation: Summer Bash,” our Juvenile Assessment Center staff working with youth regarding decision making, the sheriff’s “Summer Youth Program” begins…and much more.