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Sheriff Carmine Marceno

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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S MAY SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: SAFE LIVING SOLO

Do you live alone? The Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida finds nearly 22 percent of seniors, 65 and older live alone, putting them at risk for social isolation and[…]

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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S APRIL 2026 FRAUD ALERT: PAUSE BEFORE YOU SCAN, BEWARE OF QUISHING

WHAT IS QUISHING? Quishing or QR Code Phishing, is where scammers use fraudulent QR codes to trick victims to fraudulent websites designed to steal sensitive information. QR codes are very[…]

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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S APRIL SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: ALL ABOARD for Boat Safety!

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping paradise safe on the water. With some of the most beautiful waterways in Southwest Florida, Lee County offers incredible opportunities for[…]

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Operation Wolfpack Update:Yesterday, deputies continued our operation toward aggressive driving in the area of College Parkway, Summerlin Road, and Mcgregor Blvd. The operation resulted in:🚔 90 traffic stops 🚔 73 citations SLOW DOWN & pay attention, Lee County!! We are out here for your safety, and will continue to target aggressive drivers on our roadways. ... See MoreSee Less
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This morning, LCSO Honor Guard honored the life of Corporal Patrick Healey at our Fallen Deputy Memorial located in Lakes Park. On May 7, 2004, Corporal Patrick Healey, a 14-year veteran with the Lee County Sheriff's Office, conducted a traffic stop of a reckless driver on the Mantanzas Pass Bridge.The Corporal and the driver became involved in an altercation and, during the incident, Corporal Healey suffered a heart attack. Corporal Patrick Healey remained in serious condition and died five days later on May 13, 2004.Thank you for your service to Lee County, Deputy Healey. We will never forget.💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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𝙇𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙇𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙚𝙨! 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙧, 𝙇𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙚.“You cannot lie your way out of law and order,” said 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙤. “I am proud of my deputies and detectives for their swift work and utilization of our latest and greatest technology to bring this suspect to justice.”Yesterday, deputies responded to the Walmart on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers regarding an overnight trailer theft that occurred in the parking lot.The owner of a business within the shopping plaza informed deputies that his black trash trailer was taken some time in the evening by an unknown suspect. Thanks to the assistance of License Plate Reader (LPR) technology, deputies and detectives were able to quickly locate the stolen trailer and identify the registered owner of the vehicle it had been attached to. Deputies later tracked down the vehicle, this time without the trailer attached.The driver, identified as 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧, was questioned and shown photos of his vehicle connected to the stolen trailer. Despite the evidence, Hopper continued to deny any involvement.Hopper was ultimately detained and transported to the Lee County Jail, a place he is no stranger to, with 13 previous arrests in Lee County. His prior arrests include aggravated battery, burglary, fraud, and more. He now faces additional charges of Grand Theft and Organized Dealing in Stolen Property.The stolen trailer was recovered and returned to its rightful owner. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, Sheriff Carmine Marceno spoke about water and boating safety ahead of the busy summer season.May is National Water Safety Month, focused on drowning prevention and water safety education. Sheriff Marceno urged parents to put safety measures in place, including pool fencing, door alarms, swimming lessons, life jackets, supervision around water, and learning CPR.He also highlighted National Safe Boating Week, May 16–22, reminding boaters to wear life jackets, take safety courses, avoid alcohol or drugs while operating boats, check weather conditions, and leave a float plan before heading out.The Lee County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit continues proactive patrols seven days a week, increasing presence during holiday weekends. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we remember and honor the life of fallen LCSO Corporal Patrick Healey. Twenty-two years have passed, yet your courage, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice remain etched in our hearts.You served with honor and gave everything in the line of duty—something that will never be forgotten. Your legacy lives on in those who continue to wear the badge, in the community you protected, and in the memories held by your loved ones.We carry your spirit forward each day, committed to the same service and strength you exemplified. Rest easy, Corporal Healey. You are gone, but never forgotten.𝐄𝐎𝐖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟒. 💙⭐ ... See MoreSee Less
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