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.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 ☕⭐
Sheriff Marceno sits down with members of our 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 to discuss their mission, the vital role they play in keeping our community safe, and what it takes to operate from above.
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟗𝐀𝐌, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩!
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𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐒. 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐀𝐍’𝐓 𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐖... 🏃💨
On Thursday, one of our Tactical Narcotics Team Detectives conducted a traffic stop near Palm Beach Boulevard and Marsh Avenue after observing a traffic violation.
During a search of the passenger, Jorge Valle Armijo, Detective Lehmann located suspected marijuana and a baggie containing a white substance.
When officers attempted to detain Armijo, he pulled away and took off running across Palm Beach Boulevard. Detective Lehmann, and a Fort Myers Police Department officer gave chase.
Detective Lehmann quickly caught up and deployed his agency-issued Taser, allowing law enforcement to safely take Armijo into custody. A continued search revealed additional baggies containing a white rock-like substance.
Field testing identified the substances as crack cocaine and marijuana.
𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡:
• 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞
• 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬
• 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
During the investigation, detectives determined that Armijo was unlawfully present in the United States. He is currently being held at the Lee County Jail on an ICE detainer.
Thank you to our partners at Fort Myers Police Department for the assistance.
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⭐ 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 & 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 ⭐
Deputies Caleb Smith, Dionna Soto, and Julian Chala were recognized at the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐄𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, for their outstanding work and commitment to serving our community.
The deputies were honored for going above and beyond to assist in locating a lost iPhone and ensuring it was safely returned to its owner. Their actions are a great example of the professionalism, compassion, and dedication our deputies bring to the community every day.
Congratulations, Deputies Smith, Soto, and Chala!
And thank you to the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau for recognizing our personnel and celebrating the people who make a difference in our community. 💙
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🚨MISSING ENDANGERED ADULT🚨
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing/endangered adult 42-year-old Jason Wheeler.
Wheeler is 5’7, 130lbs, dark brown / grey hair, brown eyes, & has tattoos on his left arm. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve black shirt and blue jeans. His last known location was on Lucy Dr in Bonita Springs earlier today.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Wheeler, please contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 239-477-1000 or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.
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Our operation may be over, but our message remains: if you deal poison in Lee County, we are coming for YOU
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🚨MISSING ENDANGERED ADULT🚨
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing/endangered adult 42-year-old Jason Wheeler.
Wheeler is 5’7, 130lbs, dark brown / grey hair, brown eyes, & has tattoos on his left arm. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve black shirt and blue jeans. His last known location was on Lucy Dr in Bonita Springs earlier today.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Wheeler, please contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 239-477-1000 or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.
You guys, Robbie is taking on ‘The Big Apple’ 🥹🗽🍎watch him LIVE in studio on OPL Friday & Saturday. #WatchHimWork!
Please welcome Robbie the Robo Dog. He's a K9. He's also a robot. And yes, he can open doors.
This weekend, Robbie the Robodog will be joined by Sgt. Kevin Justice and Capt. Chris Fine from Lee County Sheriff's Office in-studio to celebrate Dog Days of Summer.
The future of
Thanks to our partners at the USAO Middle District for working hard to ensure a hefty sentence was secured! 🫡🌟
North Fort Myers felon sentenced to 24 yrs for explosives & firearms-related offenses. #PSNMDFL @fortmyerspolice @SheriffLeeFL @ATF_Tampa
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/north-fort-myers-felon-sentenced-24-years-prison-explosives-and-firearms-related
Sheriff Carmine Marceno announces the results of Operation White Tide; a multi-months long investigation targeting criminals pushing poison on the streets of Lee County.
“This operation may be over, but our efforts to rid Lee County of the war on drugs is never over. We’ll continue to identify, target, and arrest those who deal poison in our community. This county WILL remain a safe place to live, work, and raise families.”
“This is a direct result of the dedication and tireless work of our team… We will stop at nothing, to ensure these numbers continue to decrease.” — Sheriff Carmine Marceno
Carmine Marceno
Our operation may be over but our message remains: if you deal poison in Lee County, we are coming for YOU
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Golden Paws Crisis Care K9 ™ Unit has successfully passed the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Therapy Dog Certification! 🎉🦮
This accomplishment reflects the dedication, training, and hard work of our handlers and K9s as they continue their mission to provide comfort, compassion, connection, and hope to those in our community who need it most.
Congratulations to our Crisis Care K9s Rollie and Valor! We are proud of the work you do, and the difference you make every day. 💙🐾
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
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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.
