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 homeownersโ 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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If you have information on this case, please call @SWFLCrime8477 or our Cold Case Unit at 239-477-1000. Help us bring closure to a grieving family.
Courtney Thomas
@SheriffLeeFL
Case #: 18-044037
Courtney was last seen on December 8, 2017. On January 27, 2018, Deputies were called to the 23000 block of Avenue D in Alva.
An Alva resident was walking in the wooded area when he observed a skeletal hand protruding from a holeโฆ https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016164302441611310
E-SCOOTER THEFT โ Can you ID him?
The unknown male subject was seen on #ringvideodoorbell at a residence on Paula Ave N in Lehigh Acres, taking a black Segway Ninebot E2 Plus (valued at $560) off the front porch on the night of January 13, 2026.
If you recognize him, pleaseโฆ https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016213848026468445
Martinez is 5โ01, weighs 110lbs, with blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen on Gerald Ave in Lehigh Acres within the last hour wearing a grey shirt and red shorts.
Martinez is 5โ01, weighs 110lbs, with blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen on Gerald Ave in Lehigh Acres within the last hour wearing a grey shirt and red shorts.
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