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Missing and Endangered Man UPDATE

Missing and Endangered Adult UPDATE UPDATE: Rogers has been located. Original post: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing and endangered man, Jacob Rogers (DOB 02/14/1995). Rogers has brown hair, hazel eyes, is 5’7†and weighs 160 pounds.  He also has a tattoo with the name “Maria” on his […]

SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S APRIL SAFETY AND SECURITY TIP: REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF BECOMING A VICTIM OF CRIME.

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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S APRIL SAFETY AND SECURITY TIP: REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF BECOMING A VICTIM OF CRIME. Criminals are opportunistic. An easy target, a lack of witnesses, a dimly-lit location, a distracted victim all dramatically improve a criminal’s ability to easily commit a crime. One’s best defense is to eliminate, or significantly reduce, one’s vulnerability! […]

Woman Arrested for Intentionally Striking Deputy with Vehicle

Monday, April 5, 2021 “I am outraged and will not tolerate acts of violence toward our deputies,” stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. “I am so thankful our deputy is going to be okay.” Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were assisting with traffic control for an event at the Fort Myers Event Center, located at […]

MISSING, ENDANGERED LEHIGH ACRES ADULT

Sunday, April 4, 2021 UPDATE #1: Torres Jr. has made threats of self harm and harm to others. If you see him or have information on his whereabouts, please do not attempt to make contact with Torres Jr. Call law enforcement immediately. ORIGINAL RELEASE: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance […]

MARCH FRAUD ALERT: UNSCRUPULOUS TAX PREPARERS

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MARCH FRAUD ALERT: UNSCRUPULOUS TAX PREPARERS While the vast majority of tax preparers are trustworthy and well-intentioned, there are those who use the tax-filing process to commit fraudulent and criminal acts. Choose your tax-preparer carefully! Remember…you are entrusting these people with your most sensitive data. Avoid unscrupulous preparers who ask you to sign a blank […]

MARCH FRAUD ALERT: UNSCRUPULOUS TAX PREPARERS

While the vast majority of tax preparers are trustworthy and well-intentioned, there are those who use the tax-filing process to commit fraudulent and criminal acts. Choose your tax-preparer carefully! Remember…you are entrusting these people with your most sensitive data. Avoid unscrupulous preparers who ask you to sign a blank return, promising to complete it at […]

GARAGE DOOR SECURITY

GARAGE DOOR SECURITY In addition to allowing access to any and all property left inside of the garage, this practice now turns your interior garage door into an exterior door. That being said, this internal garage door should now meet exterior standards in regard to thickness, locking mechanism and framing. These doors should be of […]

PROTECTING YOUR PURSE/WALLET WHILE AT THE MARKET

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PROTECTING YOUR PURSE/WALLET WHILE AT THE MARKET Shopping carts…or buggies, as they are often referred to below the Mason-Dixon Line…are an absolute necessity when doing one’s weekly shopping at the market. Imagine needing to carry dozens of items from aisle to aisle as we attempt to gather our food purchases. The child-safety seat atop the […]

PROTECTING YOUR PURSE/WALLET WHILE AT THE MARKET

Shopping carts…or buggies, as they are often referred to below the Mason-Dixon Line…are an absolute necessity when doing one’s weekly shopping at the market. Imagine needing to carry dozens of items from aisle to aisle as we attempt to gather our food purchases. The child-safety seat atop the cart, when not occupied by a child, […]