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.
Today, Sheriff Carmine Marceno addressed a serious case involving violent threats made against members of our community, law enforcement, and the criminal justice system.
After receiving an email containing explicit threats, LCSO’s Intelligence Unit immediately began an investigation. Through exceptional investigative work, detectives followed the digital evidence, including online content, electronic records, and subscriber information, leading them directly to 37-year-old Adam Jeffrey Vaughn.
Vaughn was taken into custody without incident, and detectives executed a search warrant where additional evidence was recovered. During that investigation, suspected narcotics were also discovered, leading to the seizure of illegal substances, including more than three pounds of synthetic marijuana and additional THC-related products.
Vaughn faces multiple charges, including threats to kill or cause bodily injury, threats involving an act of terrorism or mass violence, trafficking synthetic cannabinoids, possession of controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia charges.
Sheriff Marceno delivered a clear message:
Threats are not ignored. Threats are not dismissed. Threats are investigated.
The internet does not provide anonymity, and hiding behind a keyboard does not make someone untouchable. When credible threats are made, LCSO will identify, investigate, and hold individuals accountable.
Thank you to our Intelligence Unit, deputies, investigative partners, State Attorney Amira Fox and her team, and our community partners for their continued commitment to keeping Lee County safe.
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐀𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.
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Watch as Sheriff Carmine Marceno announces an arrest resulting from a recent Intelligence investigation.
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🚨MISSING ENDANGERED JUVENILE🚨
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing & endangered juvenile, 16-year-old, Saphira Osborne.
Saphira is 5’9, with black hair and hazel eyes.
She was last seen leaving her residence on July 18th in the 7000blk of Carrier Rd. She left in a gray vehicle.
If you know the whereabouts of Saphira please call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 239-477-1000, or 911 as applicable.
You may also call SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS to remain anonymous.
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🚨 LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE 🚨
Sheriff Carmine Marceno will host a live press conference today at 11:00am, and provide updates on a recent investigation. Tune in to our agency Facebook and YouTube pages!
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Every crash has a cause—and today, Wolfpack focused on the driving habits that too often lead to serious and fatal crashes.
🚦 Red-light running
📱 Distracted driving
💨 Speeding
🚗 Aggressive driving
Today's results in Lehigh Acres:
🚓 109 Traffic Stops
📝 101 Citations
⚠️ 41 Warnings
A ticket is temporary. A crash can change a life forever.
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🚨MAN ARRESTED FOR MAKING THREATS🚨
On Tuesday LCSO received an email including threatening language, & links to the below video raising significant concerns.
Detectives quickly reviewed evidence including a google drive account that led investigators straight to the suspect.
37-year-old Adam Jeffery Vaughn made direct threats to burn down a local law firm, harm Sheriff Marceno, another member of LCSO, and the State Attorney.
Vaughn was arrested on 7 felony charges. A significant amount of drugs and paraphernalia was located in his home.
“Thank you, Mr. Vaughn. It’s fools like you who keep us in business. You thought you could hide behind a keyboard but you were wrong.
Turns out the only thing you’re good at is leaving a trail that led you straight to a jail cell,” said Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
🚨 LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE 🚨
Sheriff Carmine Marceno will host a live press conference today at 11:00am, and provide updates on a recent investigation. Tune in to our agency Facebook and YouTube pages!
🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨
There was a vehicle crash at the intersection of Broadway and US-41.
Currently, the SB lanes of Broadway are completely blocked. Traffic is being diverted to the EB lanes of Broadway.
Please use caution & seek an alternate route.
UPDATE: The roadway is now open.
🚨ACTIVE SCENE — Lehigh Acres🚨
LCSO’s Special Operations Unit is at the 4500 block of 21st SW, executing a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation. There is no threat to the public and the scene is contained. This remains an active investigation.
Multiple search warrants have been executed in relation to this scene. Detectives with our Major Crimes Unit are working around the clock to follow leads, conduct interviews, and gather evidence. This investigation remains active.
Tune in to the 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 this morning at 10AM. 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 & 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 !🏆
Carmine Marceno
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
𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐰-𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞: 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝟗 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🐾🌟
Sheriff Carmine Marceno proudly recognizes Golden Paws Crisis Care K-9™ Rollie for reaching an extraordinary milestone—his 600th deployment on July 29, 2026, less than two years after beginning service on August 14, 2024.
Alongside his handler, Shelby Reilly, Rollie has provided comfort and support to victims of trauma, grieving families, students, first responders, hospitalized children, seniors, and individuals experiencing mental health crises throughout Lee County.
“Reaching 600 deployments in under two years reflects both the growing need for Crisis Care K-9 services and Rollie’s exceptional training, dedication, and calming presence,” stated Sheriff Marceno. “His impact has touched countless lives, strengthening the bond between law enforcement and the community while exemplifying LCSO’s commitment to compassion, service, and care.”
Congratulations to Rollie and Shelby on this remarkable achievement and the meaningful difference they continue to make every day.
🐕🫶🏼🌟
A night that started with music ended in murder.
Nearly six years later, someone still knows the truth.
🎙️ The Season Two premiere of 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 is now available. In 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫, we revisit the unsolved murder of Stevie Gary and the questions that remain unanswered.
🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞.🎧
Every day these K-9s train, work, and protect alongside their handlers! 🐾
But would they recognize them in a crowd?
Watch to see who nailed it... and who got a little sidetracked. 🦴👀
⏰ The clock is ticking…
There are only a few hours left to help Florida Highway Patrol bring home the title of America’s Best Looking Cruiser! 🚔🏆
✅ Cast your vote using the link below!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026bestlookingcruiser
Let’s bring the trophy home to Florida! 🌴
Our Marine Unit is still out there answering the call, even through some of the worst storms we’ve seen this summer.
No matter the conditions, they’re committed to keeping our waterways safe and responding when our community needs them most.
Stay safe out there, Lee County. We’re here if you need us. ☔️⭐️
𝟜𝕥𝕙 𝕠𝕗 𝕁𝕦𝕝𝕪 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝔼𝕐𝔼𝕊 𝕀ℕ 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝕊𝕂𝕐🎆 🚁
The best seat in the house this weekend showcased the people we’re proud to serve every day making memories and celebrating our freedom!
We enjoyed keeping watch and making sure our community was safe, we hope you had a great weekend, Lee County!
Watch real stories from the field, see how we work with the community, and get the latest updates straight from the source.
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Seeking Closure: The Music Video Murder
Live | Press Conference
Behind the Badge with Sheriff Carmine Marceno
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds vacationers to be cautious when renting vacation homes because you may be clicking on a scam. Scammers will use real locations and pictures to advertise a fake listing. The scammers will have you make a payment upfront. After payment is made, you may experience two things upon arrival: the property is not real or...
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to travel responsibly on this 4th of July weekend. Here are practical ways to stay safe when using ridesharing apps during July 4th celebrations. Plan Your Ride Before the Fireworks Begin Due to the high activity that rideshare apps experience on a holiday, book your ride early (if possible). Prices may surge throughout...
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.
