Sheriff Carmine Marceno
Lee County Sheriff's Office
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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.
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: fireworks belong on the ground, not in your hands or your pockets. 💥
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁, "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻?" ... 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
Keep your celebration memorable for the right reasons this Fourth of July. 🇺🇸🎆
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🌟𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘🌟
𝟻𝚝𝚑 𝙿𝚁𝙴𝙲𝙸𝙽𝙲𝚃 𝙳𝙴𝙿𝚄𝚃𝚈: 𝙲𝙰𝙻𝙴𝙱 𝚂𝙼𝙸𝚃𝙷
“From before I can remember, I always wanted to be a police officer,” said LCSO Deputy Caleb Smith. “In my baby books, I made drawings of myself in a police uniform. It was my goal.”
Born in Fort Myers, Smith graduated from North Nicholas High in 2013. He studied Criminal Justice and Immigration Policy at Edison College (now Florida SouthWestern State College) while delivering pizzas at night.
Caleb worked in tech support for a few years, then as a Brinks armed security guard picking up and delivering cash to local businesses. It was close to police work, but still not what Smith had in mind.
An opportunity to join the Lee County Sheriff’s Office came in 2017. He began as a call taker in Communications, before moving to dispatcher after four months. Smith then became a Communications Training Officer for about three and a half years.
While he still dreamed of police work, a major physical impediment stood in the way.
“By 2021, I had ballooned to 375 pounds and had a very poor relationship with food,” Deputy Smith explained. “At that time, I was about to be a dad, and it just wasn’t safe for me to become a dad at that weight. You think of the future and all the things you want to do with your child.”
Smith underwent gastric sleeve surgery and lost 115 pounds. Pursuing his goal of becoming a law enforcement officer, Caleb was sponsored by LCSO and entered the public service academy at 260 pounds. He lost another 50 pounds through academy training.
“Surgery was a catalyst for all of that,” said Dep. Smith, “but of the five people that underwent that surgery at the same time I did, the other four are now even heavier than they were before. It takes work and you need to change your relationship with food.”
After graduating from the academy, Dep. Smith worked road patrol in the 3rd Precinct before moving to his current role in the 5th Precinct. He’s been a Field Training Officer in patrol for two years.
“I love what I do and I love my teams,” said Dep. Smith., who noted he makes 100-plus traffic stops each month. “I enjoy the teaching aspect of being an FTO. I’m kind of a nerd at heart, so I also love the technology we have at LCSO.”
Asked if law enforcement is what he dreamed it would be as a kid, Smith said yes – for the most part. “I fell victim to the TV show COPS thinking it was going to be pursuits and chases and taking down bad guys all the time,” he said, “and there are days when things like that happen. But there’s also the reality of getting calls to settle a dispute between neighbors over loud music or someone feeling their view of the river is obstructed by the way a neighbor parked his vehicle.”
Away from work, Dep. Smith enjoys spending time with his four-year-old daughter, particularly her favorite activities like arts and crafts and swimming. He also works as many LCSO details that fit into his schedule and loves video games like Fallout played at maximum difficulty.
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𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
On Friday, July 3, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 6500 block of Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach after receiving reports of a man who had been struck by lightning while in the water.
Despite the immediate lifesaving efforts of bystanders and first responders, the victim tragically died at the scene. He has been identified as 51-year-old Viktar Kiryk.
Kiryk was in the water with three family members at the time of the incident. They were transported to a local hospital for evaluation and are thankfully in stable condition.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the Kiryk family during this unimaginable time. We are also grateful to the bystanders and first responders who rushed in to help without hesitation.
This tragic incident serves as a heartbreaking reminder that Florida’s summer storms can develop rapidly. If you hear thunder or see lightning, get out of the water immediately and seek safe shelter.
Whether you call Southwest Florida home, are visiting, or are simply passing through, stay weather-aware, prioritize your safety, and look out for one another.
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This Fourth of July weekend, my team will be out in full force keeping Lee County safe.
Enjoy the fireworks, celebrate responsibly, and leave the rest to us. We're here 24/7 so you can enjoy the holiday with peace of mind.
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚! 🇺🇸 ✨
— Sheriff Carmine Marceno
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This 4TH of July, Sheriff Carmine Marceno is sharing simple ways to keep you, your family, and our community safe during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year.
From water safety to increased patrols across Lee County, we're working around the clock so you can enjoy the holiday safely.
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On Friday, July 3, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 6500 block of Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach after receiving reports of a man who had been struck by lightning while in the water.
This tragic incident serves as a heartbreaking reminder that Florida’s summer storms can develop rapidly. If you hear thunder or see lightning, get out of the water immediately and seek safe shelter.
Whether you call Southwest Florida home, are visiting, or are simply passing through, stay weather-aware, prioritize your safety, and look out for one another.
❤️ 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐒.𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐄𝐒.𝐀𝐍𝐃🩶𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐒 💙
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟐𝟓𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 & 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬. 🇺🇸✨
🚨MISSING ENDANGERED ADULT🚨
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing/endangered adult 48-year-old Kevin Eugene Korch.
Korch is 5’8, 180lbs. His last known location is within the area of the 500 blk on Pine Island Rd in North Fort Myers.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Korch, contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 239-477-1000 or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.
Plans to travel tomorrow? Keep these road closures in mind and plan ahead!
Traffic Alert: The Cape Coral Bridge and surrounding roads will be closed from 3 a.m. July 4 to 3 a.m. July 5 for the Freedom 5K and Red, White & BOOM.
Free shuttles: 4:30–10:30 p.m.
No Drone Zone: 2 p.m.–midnight
Use Veterans Memorial or Business US 41 as alternate routes.
Check out these road closures happening tomorrow for July 4th events that may affect your travels:
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Carmine Marceno
𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱?✅❌
Before you light that fuse, ask yourself: "𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲?"
If the answer is no, it`s probably best to keep all ten fingers and move on.🎆
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙒𝙊𝙇𝙁𝙋𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙎 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙐𝙀
Keeping our roadways safe takes proactive enforcement and that’s exactly what our deputies accomplished during yesterday’s Wolfpack Operation targeting 4th Precinct.
During this traffic operation, deputies conducted:
𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬
𝟖𝟖 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝
𝟑𝟐 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
𝟏 𝐃𝐔𝐈 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭
These operations aren’t just about writing tickets, they’re about preventing crashes, protecting lives, and encouraging safer driving habits throughout our community.
We urge you to slow down, stay alert, and help us keep Lee County’s roads safe.
👀 Thieves are looking for easy targets. Don`t be one. 🙅
Lock your doors.
Remove valuables.
Keep your keys.
Stay alert.
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 🔏 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐈𝐓 𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐓!
Bad guys take the L in Lee County, the Everblades take the Kelly Cup 😈🏆 Sheriff Marceno welcomed the team to Headquarters today to congratulate these guys on their hard work and well-deserved championship win!
A recent call for service pulled on the heartstrings of our 1st Precinct Crime Section Detectives. One of Benjamin’s favorite activities is riding his bike — so when detectives found out his bicycle was stolen from his residence, they knew they had to jump into action to replace it and ensure he had fresh wheels for the summer 🚲 ☀️. Detective Fischer even went above and beyond by getting a bike that was similar to the one stolen. We hope you enjoy your new ride, Benjamin!
𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 🧨💣
What started as deputies searching a wooded area near NE 24th Ave. and Diplomat Pkwy. E. for a wanted subject quickly turned into a Bomb Squad callout.
While checking a transient campsite, deputies spotted several suspicious devices that appeared to be homemade explosives. The Lee County Sheriff`s Office Bomb Squad responded and safely secured the scene while detectives launched an investigation.
A search warrant later led to the recovery of seven explosive devices. Investigators discovered modified fireworks and a metal pipe device containing energetic powder. Several of the devices had been altered with paper clips, pellets, and BBs designed to act as fragmentation projectiles upon detonation.
During the investigation, 𝟐𝟏-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐲 admitted to constructing the devices and adding the projectiles. He claimed the devices were intended to scare away animals.
"𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲. 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐛 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝," 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐨.
Antley was arrested and charged with: 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 and transported to the Lee County Jail.
Keeping our beaches takeover-free all summer long ⛱️☀️😉
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