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.
Whether they’re out in our schools, by the public’s side in times of crisis, on patrol, showing up at community events, in our corrections facilities, or simply being the best everyday pets and companions — dogs play an incredible role in our community.
TeamLCSO will always celebrate, appreciate, and love on our four-legged friends! ❤️🐶
#NationalDogDay #TeamLCSO #WorkingDogs #Community #K9 #DogsOfLCSO
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐤𝐲! 🥳
We hope your day is filled with all your favorite things. 🎂🐕🐾
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ICYMI: Sheriff Carmine Marceno sits down on Daybreak with Jason Jones to discuss significant results from recent narcotics operations, the safe kids, safe schools mission, recent arrests, and current events right here in your community! Watch it here now. 🫡🚨🌟
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Hey! It’s #NationalDogDay 🤓🫶🏼🐕… So you already know #teamLCSO is using this as an open invitation to flood your social media timelines with our four legged heroes, and even some of your own fur babies who have shown up to our events! Post #1…. and counting😜!
Check out our Golden Paws Crisis Care K9™ team Rollie & Valor in action😍
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This morning, 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 was honored by the Fort Myers East Rotary Club as the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫!
Detective Drinkwater was recognized for his outstanding work on a recent case he investigated that served our community well, highlighting the dedication, professionalism, and commitment he brings to his work every day.
We’re proud to see his efforts recognized by our community partners. 👏🇺🇸
Congratulations, Detective Drinkwater, and thank you for your continued service to our community! 💙
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🚨ACTIVE SCENE - Lehigh Acres🚨
LCSO is on scene at the 2900blk of Haviland Avenue S. This is an isolated incident, with no threat to the public, and all parties are accounted for. The investigation remains active at this time. Additional updates will follow.
🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨
Please be advised all lanes of Cemetery Rd are closed due to a crash at Dana Rd with injures.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area & seek an alternate route.
UPDATE:
Traffic is being diverted though Lehigh Acres on 68th St W.
If you know something, speak up. This family deserves justice. Contact @SWFLCrime8477 to send in your anonymous tips.
HE WAS ONLY 15...
It's been nearly a month since Matthew St. Marc was found murdered on a driveway in Lehigh Acres. He was 15. He hadn't had a chance to get his driver license yet. He hadn't started his first day of high school. As a football player, he never had the opportunity
🚨Traffic Advisory | Lehigh Acres🚨
LCSO is on scene of a report of damaged power lines within the 4500blk of 4th St. W.
LCEC crews are on scene working to make repairs and restore power. 4th St. W. between Harold Ave. and Gerald Ave. will be blocked while work is completed. Please use alternate routes if possible.
🔥NFM FIRE🔥
LCSO is currently on scene assisting local fire departments with a grass fire.
Residents on Aqua Vista Ln, Duece Rd, Ace Rd, Pioneer Rd, Wayne Dr have been notified for potential evacuations.
These evacuations are NOT mandatory.
Please avoid the area.
UPDATE:
The fire has been contained & there is no risk to the public.
Carmine Marceno
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐤𝐲! 🥳
We hope your day is filled with all your favorite things. 🎂🐕🐾
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
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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.
