Proud to Serve
Thank you for visiting the official website of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. It’s an honor and privilege to serve as your Sheriff.
Your safety is my top priority. I am committed to ensuring our community is protected by the most skilled, dedicated, and innovative law enforcement team. We’re constantly looking ahead, embracing new ideas, and striving for excellence in everything we do.
🚨 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐉𝐔𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐋𝐄 | 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 🚨
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Please share to help get the word out. Every second matters. Let’s help bring Jaeda home!Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to search for Jaeda Benitez-Laboy, a missing/endangered 15-year-old. Benitez-Laboy is 5’5”, around 215 lbs., with brown eyes, and brown hair with blonde highlights. Benitez-Laboy was last seen on July 3, around 12:40 p.m., at the intersection of Collier Pkwy. and Bell Lake Dr. in Land O'Lakes. Benitez-Laboy was last seen wearing a black long sleeve shirt, pink shorts, and black shoes. If you have any information on Benitez-Laboy’s whereabouts, please call the Pasco Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7. You can also report tips online at PascoSheriff.com/tips.
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𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬. 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮! 🎒📖
The first day of school is already off to a fantastic start across Lee County!
Sheriff Carmine Marceno stopped by SFMHS to welcome students, teachers, and staff back after summer break and share his continued commitment to one of his top priorities: 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨, 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨.
Throughout the school year, LCSO’s School Resource Officers, School Threat Enforcement Team, and the Lee County School District will continue working together to support our schools and provide a positive environment where students can learn, grow, and succeed.
Enjoy your first week back, Lee County! Make memories, learn something new, and remember…
#TeamLCSO is always here for YOU! 🫵
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𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝐎𝐍 🍎✏️
The backpacks are packed, the smiles are bright,
New dreams are ready to take their first flight!
The bell rings loud, the doors swing wide,
A brand-new adventure starts today’s ride!
New friends to meet, new things to do,
New goals to chase and dreams to pursue!
Teachers are cheering, students are too,
A year full of greatness is waiting for you!
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, #𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲! 📒📏
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🚌 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰! 🚌
As students head back to the classroom, here's a friendly reminder from Bus Patrol: know the rules of the road when you're near a school bus.
🛑𝐈𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠:
-Two-lane roads: Traffic in both directions must stop.
-Multi-lane roads without a physical median: Traffic in both directions must stop.
-Divided highways with a raised median, physical barrier, or unpaved median of at least 5 feet: Only traffic traveling behind the bus must stop. Traffic traveling in the opposite direction should proceed with caution.
𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙮. 𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣, 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙.
Let's make this a safe and successful school year for everyone! 🚍💛
#BackToSchool #SchoolBusSafety #DriveSafe #ProtectOurKids
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This school year, we’re asking every driver in Lee County:
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏. 𝐅𝐎𝐑. 𝐓𝐇𝐄. 𝐁𝐔𝐒.
BusPatrol is helping us hold dangerous drivers accountable, but our goal is bigger than citations: 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲.
🚌 Slow down. Stay alert. 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 for the stop arm.🛑
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🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨
There is a roadblock at McGregor Boulevard and Bay Drive due to downed powerlines. At this time, north and southbound lanes of McGregor are shut down and cars are being diverted. Please avoid this area and find an alternate route.
🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨
There is a traffic crash at Estero Boulevard and Miramar Street on Fort Myers Beach. At this time, all lanes of Estero Boulevard at Miramar are shutdown. Please avoid this area and find an alternate route.
🚨FORT MYERS BEACH SCENE🚨
LCSO detectives are conducting a non-suspicious death investigation near the Matanzas Bridge.
The bridge is OPEN and there is NO threat to the public.
Please use caution if you’re traveling through the area as deputies are on scene.
Sheriff Carmine Marceno joined Lee County School District Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin, several LCSD leaders, and @BusPatrol_ for a press conference this afternoon reminding the public about school bus safety.
Since the BusPatrol program launched in Lee County, more than 32,000 violations have been identified, each one representing a dangerous decision that put students at risk.
“𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬.” 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲."
🚨MAN ARRESTED FOR MAKING THREATS🚨
On Tuesday LCSO received an email including threatening language, & links to the below video raising significant concerns.
Detectives quickly reviewed evidence including a google drive account that led investigators straight to the suspect.
37-year-old Adam Jeffery Vaughn made direct threats to burn down a local law firm, harm Sheriff Marceno, another member of LCSO, and the State Attorney.
Vaughn was arrested on 7 felony charges. A significant amount of drugs and paraphernalia was located in his home.
“Thank you, Mr. Vaughn. It’s fools like you who keep us in business. You thought you could hide behind a keyboard but you were wrong.
Turns out the only thing you’re good at is leaving a trail that led you straight to a jail cell,” said Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
Carmine Marceno
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬. 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮! 🎒📖
The first day of school is already off to a fantastic start across Lee County!
Sheriff Carmine Marceno stopped by SFMHS to welcome students, teachers, and staff back after summer break and share his continued commitment to one of his top priorities: 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨, 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨.
Throughout the school year, LCSO’s School Resource Officers, School Threat Enforcement Team, and the Lee County School District will continue working together to support our schools and provide a positive environment where students can learn, grow, and succeed.
Enjoy your first week back, Lee County! Make memories, learn something new, and remember…
#TeamLCSO is always here for YOU! 🫵
This school year, we’re asking every driver in Lee County:
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏. 𝐅𝐎𝐑. 𝐓𝐇𝐄. 𝐁𝐔𝐒.
BusPatrol is helping us hold dangerous drivers accountable, but our goal is bigger than citations: 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲.
🚌 Slow down. Stay alert. 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 for the stop arm.🛑
Congratulations to Lee County Sheriff`s Office Manager, Trish Routte and her amazing team on receiving the 2026 Southeastern Crime Stoppers Premiere Management Award!
This prestigious recognition honors Trish Routte`s extraordinary dedication and service to Crime Stoppers over the past 28 years. Throughout nearly three decades of commitment, she has devoted countless hours to advancing the Crime Stoppers mission and supporting law enforcement agencies across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties, helping to keep our communities safe.
Trish has been a tireless advocate for Crime Stoppers, building strong community partnerships, increasing public awareness of the program, and highlighting the many success stories that have made a positive impact throughout our region.
Trish`s unwavering commitment, passion, and dedication have left a lasting legacy on Crime Stoppers and the communities it serves. We are all grateful for her years of service and congratulate her on this well-deserved honor.
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👏🏼 𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟖𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 👏🏼
Sheriff Carmine Marceno is proud to announce the LCSO Narcotics Unit is the recipient of the 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢 𝘕𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴` 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Annually, the FNOA presents a conference that is widely attended by local, state, and federal law enforcement entities, where it has developed into the premiere event of the year for network and training.
This year, LCSO’s Narcotics Unit clinched the award yet again, for their tireless efforts working to rid Lee County of poison. Over the last year, the Narcotics Unit made 191 arrests and executed 55 residential search warrants, which resulted in the following being seized:
* $500,000.00 U.S. currency
* Vehicles: 6
* Firearms: 87
* Fentanyl: 4+ kilograms
* Cocaine: 7+ kilograms
* Methamphetamine: 53 lbs
* Ecstasy: 16 kilograms
* Marijuana: 540 lbs
* Heroin: 72 grams
* Misc. Pills: 2500
* Synthetics: 2+ kilograms
Additionally, one of our very own was recognized as this year’s Narcotics Officer of the Year for their dedicated work putting one of Lee County’s most violent and repeat offenders behind bars following a lengthy investigation.
“Awards don’t define our deputies, the results do. But this prestigious recognition confirms what I already know: the men and women of our Narcotics Unit are among the very best in the nation. They relentlessly hunt down drug dealers, dismantle criminal networks, and take the poison off our streets before it reaches another family. This is a testament to their hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to public safety. I am incredibly proud of this elite team and honored to serve alongside them,” stated Sheriff Marceno.
𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 to our Narcotics Unit on these well deserved recognitions! ⭐
𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 🚨🌟
As we prepare for a new school year, our SROs are undergoing specialized training to prepare for active threat situations. This critical training ensures they remain ready to protect the students, teachers, and staff in every Lee County school, reinforcing our commitment to providing a safe learning environment from day one.
The safety of our children, and the security of our schools will always be my top priority. That’s why we continually invest in our deputies by providing them with the highest level of training and the best equipment available. When it comes to protecting our students, teachers, and staff, we will never settle for anything less than excellence. Safe kids and safe schools aren’t just goals, they’re a promise to our community.
—Sheriff Carmine Marceno
𝚆𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝙻𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝙶𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝙻𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚗𝚜.... 🍋✨
Deputies Drummond and Cambria made a 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 stop in San Carlos Park today to cool off with some ice-cold lemonade from these young entrepreneurs. We’d say they made a pour-fect decision!
Thanks for helping us 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞 a little extra sweetness into a hot summer day on patrol, little ladies! 🌞🕶️
#SqueezeTheDay #LemonadeStand #BeatTheHeat #ShopLocal #TeamLCSO
𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐰-𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞: 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝟗 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🐾🌟
Sheriff Carmine Marceno proudly recognizes Golden Paws Crisis Care K-9™ Rollie for reaching an extraordinary milestone—his 600th deployment on July 29, 2026, less than two years after beginning service on August 14, 2024.
Alongside his handler, Shelby Reilly, Rollie has provided comfort and support to victims of trauma, grieving families, students, first responders, hospitalized children, seniors, and individuals experiencing mental health crises throughout Lee County.
“Reaching 600 deployments in under two years reflects both the growing need for Crisis Care K-9 services and Rollie’s exceptional training, dedication, and calming presence,” stated Sheriff Marceno. “His impact has touched countless lives, strengthening the bond between law enforcement and the community while exemplifying LCSO’s commitment to compassion, service, and care.”
Congratulations to Rollie and Shelby on this remarkable achievement and the meaningful difference they continue to make every day.
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A night that started with music ended in murder.
Nearly six years later, someone still knows the truth.
🎙️ The Season Two premiere of 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 is now available. In 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫, we revisit the unsolved murder of Stevie Gary and the questions that remain unanswered.
🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞.🎧
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Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus to school, it is extremely important that they take proper safety precautions. Walkers- Practice walking to school with your child. Walk on the sidewalk, if one is available; when on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing traffic. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing, and always cross streets at...
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds vacationers to be cautious when renting vacation homes because you may be clicking on a scam. Scammers will use real locations and pictures to advertise a fake listing. The scammers will have you make a payment upfront. After payment is made, you may experience two things upon arrival: the property is not real or...
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to travel responsibly on this 4th of July weekend. Here are practical ways to stay safe when using ridesharing apps during July 4th celebrations. Plan Your Ride Before the Fireworks Begin Due to the high activity that rideshare apps experience on a holiday, book your ride early (if possible). Prices may surge throughout...
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has been nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA) since 1991. The accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to offer comments, commendation and other information regarding the Sheriff’s Office quality of services and performance or other information relevant to the accreditation process on the CALEA public access portal. To access the Public Comment Portal, go to http://cimrs2.calea.org/58.
