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In this week’s meeting with the Economic Crimes Unit, an escalation of attempts to defraud our residents was reported to me.  The methods and targets change continuously, placing law enforcement in a reactive posture as we continue to share information and warn our community. Both the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and other county law enforcement…
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PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT! FREE SHREDDING EVENT! The shredding of documents containing personal information is an excellent way to prevent identity theft. Please join the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for “Shred Day,” a FREE event, on March 11, 2022 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Location:Advantage Retirement Group, 8870 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Burglary and robbery are, without question, crimes of opportunity.  The concept of criminal opportunity consists of two components: an individual determined to commit a crime and conditions that make successful completion of the crime easy and likely.  In prior months, we have discussed measures that you can take to make conditions unsuitable for an easy…
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LCSO ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE NEWSLETTER: FEBRUARY 2022 Attached, please find the February 2022 edition of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Task Force Newsletter. This month…more aggravated animal cruelty arrests, the Animal Cruelty Task Force visits local elementary schools, the importance of microchips, a warning regarding rodent/pest traps, a Q&A with Dr. Wendy…
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As I share this message, Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged, flowers are sent…love is always in the air in middle-February.  Sadly, fraud is, as well. Those searching for that romantic connection often turn to online dating resources hoping to meet that special someone.  The ongoing pandemic has left many lonely and isolated, perhaps making them…
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Attention all inmates’ family and friends, there is a change in inmate postal mail delivery. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has contracted with Smart Communications to provide MailGuard electronic mail services. MailGuard is a quick and efficient way for inmates to receive letters and photos electronically. The changes are being made to streamline the operations…
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents and visitors to be aware of a current phone scam involving criminals posing as Lee County Sheriff’s Office staff members. Using a technique known as “spoofing,” scammers utilize existing technology to transmit false caller ID numbers to your phone display.  In this particular case, calls appear to…
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