Community Response Unit (CRU) -

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 grass root 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 homeowners’ 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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14 Feb

🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨

Please be advised, there was a vehicle crash at Jone Avenue North and Lee Boulevard. At this time, one eastbound lane on Lee Boulevard is blocked. Motorists are asked to use caution in the area & seek an alternate route, if possible.

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14 Feb

LCSO is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Shonna Henderson (11/10/76), last seen on foot in the area of Hancock Bridge Pkwy on 2/3/25. She was wearing the same outfit depicted in this photo. If you have information on her whereabouts please call 239-477-1000.

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13 Feb

LCSO can confirm a physical altercation took place within our jail, in which one male sustained non life threatening injuries and was transported for evaluation. Detectives are investigating the incident.

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13 Feb

𝐇𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐬! This Ones for YOU💪🎀

Join us for our next 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 Friday, February 21st at 4PM. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬!

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4 days ago

🚨𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲🚨“Let me be clear. Crimes involving financial exploitation of any kind will NOT be tolerated. This is an unfortunate instance of a foreign national who defrauded an elderly resident to benefit off their trust for financial gain. This is a very serious crime with significant consequences, stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. “I’m proud of the thorough investigation conducted by detectives, which resulted in a swift arrest, to ensure this criminal will no longer has the opportunity to prey on another innocent victim.” On May 5th, Economic Crimes Unit detectives responded to a residence in Fort Myers referencing a Scheme to Defraud investigation.Upon speaking with the elderly victim, detectives learned they received a phone call from an unknown number in reference to a purchase they did not make. The male caller claimed to be a federal agent with the “Social Security Investigations Department” and the victim was being investigated for “money laundering.”The suspect instructed the victim to secure personal funds by withdrawing $30,000 from their bank as part of the money laundering investigation they were conducting. On May 3rd, the suspect coordinated a meeting with the victim to retrieve the funds, where the transaction was successfully completed. Several days later, the suspect attempted to scam the victim again, this time asking for $125,000. Due to growing suspicion, the victim contacted the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and an investigation began immediately. Through advanced investigative techniques and working in conjunction with our Real Time Intelligence Center, the suspect was positively identified as twenty five year old, Omsai Kiran Vaddi. On Tuesday, May 6th, our Economic Crimes Unit, Narcotics Unit, and Tactical Narcotics Team conducted an operation to locate Vaddi. During the course of the operation, detectives successfully organized a meet-up with Vaddi at a predetermined location in Lee County. Around 6:00 PM, Tactical Narcotics Team detectives conducted a traffic stop on Vaddi, detaining him without incident. While speaking with Vaddi, Economic Crimes Unit detectives learned Vaddi is working for an individual based in India, who instructs him to meet with the victims to collect the fraudulent funds and deliver them to another location.Detectives arrested Vaddi for Criminal Conspiracy and Grand Theft on a victim 65 years or older. “If you ever feel you are a victim of a scam or fraudulent practices, we encourage you to contact us immediately. “My team is committed to using any and all resources necessary to ensure you feel safe and secure in the county you live in, stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. Mark my words: Criminals who target and victimize vulnerable adults in this county WILL be sought and answer for their despicable actions.” ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

🚨MISSING ENDANGERED JUVENILE🚨The Lee County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing & endangered juvenile,16-year-old Dan Etienne.Dan is a black male, 5’7, 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen leaving his residence on 26th St SW in Lehigh Acres. Dan may be in Fort Myers and likes to frequent parks and libraries. If you know the whereabouts of Dan Etienne, please call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 239-477-1000, or 911 as applicable. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Jamaica Bay sure knows how to throw a party! Check out some photos from their annual Appreciation Day event. First resonders from LCSO & the local Fire Departments also joined in on the fun for a sweet treat from our Ice Cream Response Team! 🍧🌟 ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Shoutout to the LCSO 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 (𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓) for tasking 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐨𝐭! 🌟The team 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟖 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 in a variety of jail based scenarios and obstacle courses. #teamLCSO also took 3rd place in response and recover and the hostage rescue! ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

🌟 𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐘 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 🌟Check out this solid conclusion following a thorough narcotics investigation coordinated by NETFORCE, who work locally to dismantle long-term organized crime and narcotics related criminal enterprises. Another one for the good guys! NICE work, team! 🤝🏽🌟😎DRUG TRAFFICKER SENTENCED TO 50 YEARS IN PRISON AND $1.9 MILLION IN FINESConvicted drug trafficker Kevin Joseph Jaimes, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. He was also ordered to pay $1,900,000 in fines. He was convicted in April, following his 2023 arrest during a NETFORCE operation in Lee County. Assistant State Attorney Kate Rumley, Chief of Narcotics, and Assistant State Attorney Adam Sullivan prosecuted the case.The defendant was sentenced as follows:• Sale of Cocaine: 5 years in prison• Possession of Cocaine: 5 years in prison• Trafficking Cocaine 28-200 grams: 10 years in prison with a 3-year minimum/mandatory, $50,000 fine• Trafficking Fentanyl 4-14 grams: 10 years in prison with a 3-year minimum/mandatory, $50,000 fine• Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine 28-200 grams: 10 years in prison with a 3-year minimum/mandatory, $50,000 fine• Conspiracy to Sell or Deliver Fentanyl: 5 years in prison• Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine 28-200 grams: 10 years in prison with a 3-year minimum/mandatory, $50,000 fine• Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine 28-200 grams: 10 years in prison with a 3-year minimum mandatory, $50,000 fine• Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine 200 grams or more: 20 years in prison with a 15-year minimum/ mandatory, $250,000 fine• Conspiracy to Traffic Fentanyl 28 grams or more: 25 years in prison with a 25-year minimum/mandatory, $500,000 fine• Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine 28-200 grams or more: 10 years in prison with a 3-year minimum/mandatory, $250,000 fine• Conspiracy to Traffic Fentanyl 28 grams or more: 25 years in prison with a 25-year minimum/mandatory, $500,000 fine• Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine 28-200 grams: 10 years in prison with a 3-year minimum/mandatory, $50,000 fine• Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine 28-200 grams: 10 years in prison, with a 7-year minimum mandatory, $100,000 fine• Possession of Cocaine: 5 years in prisonSome charges are to run consecutive and some are to run concurrent. There are four co-defendants with pending cases.NETFORCE was formed by State Attorney Amira Fox in conjunction with law enforcement agency partners, to coordinate a circuit-wide approach to infiltrating and dismantling drug trafficking organizations, organized crime, racketeering, and money laundering enterprises in Southwest Florida.#StateAttorneyAmiraFox #JusticeInAction #sao20fl #crimedoesntpay #swfl #Netforce #notolerance #gettingdrugsoffourstreets ... See MoreSee Less

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