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.
Catch 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆!, today around 4pm, as he sits down to discuss his no-nonsense approach to drug enforcement here in Lee County, current events, and significant cases that resulted in arrests.
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𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗨𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗗
LCSO deputies seized trafficking amounts of cocaine during proactive patrols in Lee County.
“This shows that proactive patrols by hardworking deputies keep Lee County safe,” said 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗼. “I will ALWAYS support our deputies and Narcotics Detectives in their work to keep drugs AND dealers off of our streets.”
Yesterday, 4th Precinct deputies conducting proactive patrols on Corkscrew Road stopped a vehicle driven by an individual later identified as 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘁𝘇 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲.
During the stop, deputies established probable cause to search the vehicle, which revealed 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗦, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟰.𝟲 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 concealed within the vehicle.
LCSO Narcotics Unit detectives subsequently responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.
Lormine was arrested and charged with:
• 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝟮𝟴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲
• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗷𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀
Lormine has a criminal history of robbery.
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🌟 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🌟
Our Incident Management Team is meeting for a scenario-based roundtable exercise designed to strengthen readiness, sharpen decision-making, and keep our team’s skills current.
Through ongoing training and realistic scenarios, we ensure our team is prepared to respond effectively and coordinate resources when an incident arises.
Training today. Preparedness for tomorrow.
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“Strong partnerships like this in law enforcement are essential to delivering justice for victims and their loved ones. By working together, sharing information, and standing united with our community, we can help hold offenders accountable, support those who have been harmed, and keep our neighborhoods safe.”
Thank you to FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass, and Special Agent in Charge Eli Lawson for your willingness to step up, and answer the call. Under your leadership, there is no doubt that this team is stronger, and more equipped for the shared mission!
— Sheriff Carmine MarcenoFDLE is always committed to serving the community and delivering justice.
FDLE Special Agent in Charge Eli Lawson joined Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno in a press conference announcing a second arrest in the death investigation of Steven Roth.
When our FDLE Fort Myers crime scene analysts were called upon by the Lee County Sheriff's Office, they answered the call and helped detectives take the next step in bringing answers to the Roth family.
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🚨National Cold Case Month Feature:
National Cold Case Month is a time to shed light on cases that remain unsolved, bring awareness to the victims and their families, and remind the public that even the smallest detail could make a difference.
There is someone out there who may know something, or know someone who does. A detail that may seem insignificant could be exactly what detectives need as they continue to investigate these cases.
If you know something, say something. If you know someone who may have information, encourage them to come forward.
You can take advantage of this amazing resource, SWFL Crime Stoppers, and submit an anonymous tip. You may have information that helps bring answers, justice, and closure to a family that has been waiting far too long.
Someone knows something. Could you be the person who helps connect the dots?
… It’s never too late to give the closure her loved ones are waiting for.WHAT HAPPENED TO MARY OPITZ?
Mary Opitz was just 17 years old when she disappeared from the Edison Mall in Fort Myers in 1981. She was never seen again.
It has been 45 years, but Mary's family is still waiting for answers.
The second photo is an age-progression image showing what Mary may look like today.
Someone knows something.
After all these years, it's never too late to speak up. Even the smallest piece of information could help provide the answers Mary's family has waited decades to receive.
SWFL Crime Stoppers
1-800-780-TIPS (8477)
southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com
💰 CASH REWARD UP TO $5,000
#MaryOpitz #MissingPerson #ColdCase #FortMyers #EdisonMall #SWFLCrimeStoppers #SomeoneKnowsSomething
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Live NOW with @DrewSteeleRadio on @FLVoiceNews as Sheriff Carmine Marceno discusses his no nonsense approach to fighting crime right here in Lee County.
WHAT HAPPENED TO MARY OPITZ?
Mary Opitz was just 17 years old when she disappeared from the Edison Mall in Fort Myers in 1981. She was never seen again.
It has been 45 years, but Mary's family is still waiting for answers.
The second photo is an age-progression image showing
Today, Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced the arrests of two men accused of killing 46-year-old Steven Roth and burying his body in a shallow grave.
Gabriel Leon-Torres (left) Justin Kight (right)
LCSO detectives and Crime Scene Technicians excavated the site and uncovered human remains.
The District 21 Medical Examiner’s Office identified the remains as Steven Roth. He had suffered significant trauma, including multiple injuries consistent with stab wounds.
Detectives arrest Gabriel Leon-Torres & Justin Kight, who was charged with:
• Second-Degree Murder
• Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence
Tune in to our agency Facebook and YouTube pages to watch Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s press conference at 11:30am.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Schepers, please contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 239-477-1000 or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.
Carmine Marceno
𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗨𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗗
LCSO deputies seized trafficking amounts of cocaine during proactive patrols in Lee County.
“This shows that proactive patrols by hardworking deputies keep Lee County safe,” said 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗼. “I will ALWAYS support our deputies and Narcotics Detectives in their work to keep drugs AND dealers off of our streets.”
Yesterday, 4th Precinct deputies conducting proactive patrols on Corkscrew Road stopped a vehicle driven by an individual later identified as 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘁𝘇 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲.
During the stop, deputies established probable cause to search the vehicle, which revealed 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗦, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟰.𝟲 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 concealed within the vehicle.
LCSO Narcotics Unit detectives subsequently responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.
Lormine was arrested and charged with:
• 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝟮𝟴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲
• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗷𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀
Lormine has a criminal history of robbery.
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🌟
Our Incident Management Team is meeting for a scenario-based roundtable exercise designed to strengthen readiness, sharpen decision-making, and keep our team’s skills current.
Through ongoing training and realistic scenarios, we ensure our team is prepared to respond effectively and coordinate resources when an incident arises.
Training today. Preparedness for tomorrow.
Members of #TeamLCSO participated in this year`s 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬 event, hosted annually by 92.5 FOX News, to honor the lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Across Southwest Florida, attendees came together for simultaneous flag-planting ceremonies, placing 2,977 American flags in the ground, one for each life lost.
On this 25th anniversary, we pause to remember those who were taken from us, honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice, and stand together as a community to ensure their stories and legacy are never forgotten.
🇺🇸 𝟐,𝟗𝟕𝟕 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬. 𝟐,𝟗𝟕𝟕 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬. 🇺🇸
#NeverForget #911Remembrance #FieldOfFlags #September11
𝐖𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟖𝟎’𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠... 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩 😎📞🪩🛼🌟
𝐁𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 - 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙀𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨:
Law enforcement is constantly evolving, and the ability to adapt is a critical advantage.
Thanks to the generosity of a community donor, LCSO acquired a modular training system from UnHinged that allows our deputies to train in constantly changing environments.
This year, all LCSO law enforcement personnel participated in reality-based training, practicing breaching techniques, tactics, and critical-incident response across a variety of scenarios and floorplans.
At #TeamLCSO, we’re committed to innovative training that prepares our deputies for the challenges of today while building greater operational flexibility for tomorrow.
🕯️𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡: 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠.🕯️
Every name has a story. Every family deserves answers. Every case matters.
During National Cold Case Month, we honor the victims, stand with their loved ones, and recognize the dedicated investigators who continue searching for the truth, no matter how much time has passed.
At LCSO, cold cases are never forgotten. Through commitment, perseverance, and the support of our community, we continue working toward justice and closure.
If you have information that could help solve a case, your tip could make a difference.
📞 Submit a tip through our partners at SWFL Crime Stoppers
Your information could help bring closure to a family and justice to a case.
𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬.
HOMICIDE SUSPECT TAkKEN DOWN BY DEPUTIES
Today Sheriff Marceno released information on a homicide investigation on suspect Whycliff Longin who brutally attacked two women, killing one. Visit our Facebook to view the press conference and get full information.
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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.
