SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S AUGUST FRAUD ALERT: PROPERTY FRAUD

Lee County has been experiencing and continues to enjoy remarkable growth in regard to property value, new construction and home sales.  The county’s Clerk of Court is receiving a seemingly endless flow of real estate documents and recordings. Unfortunately, property fraud has become an increasingly common criminal matter across the entire nation.  As most property…
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LCSO ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2022

This month…Paco’s abuser arrested, Animal Cruelty Task Force completes prestigious National Animal Cruelty Investigations School, protecting your pets from the scalding sidewalks of Southwest Florida, a Q&A with Dr. Megan Davis regarding grain-free diets for our canines, a pet food recall and much more.

LCSO COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTERS NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2022

The August 2022 edition of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Centers Newsletter is here! This month…”Operation: Summer Bash” draws thousands to JetBlue Park, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers needs your help, Sheriff Marceno places informational kiosks around the community and much more!

LCSO ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE NEWSLETTER: JULY 2022

This month…as we are, once again, experiencing a high volume of at-large canines, please find information regarding dog owners’ liability; pet food recall; adoptable friends; another Q&A with Dr. Megan Davis from the Cape Coral Animal Shelter and Veterinary Clinic…and much more!

FROM THE DESK OF SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO: TECH SUPPORT SCAMS

Last month, I was notified of a “Geek Squad” scam that had been reported to our Economics Crime Unit. Along similar lines, it appears that “Tech Support” scams have become commonplace and have been reported to our agency.  This fraudulent activity involves criminals falsely representing legitimate companies in an attempt to share personal information, make…
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S JULY SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: BEWARE OF “BANK JUGGING”

The safety and security of bank patrons has always been a priority for law enforcement. Even prior to the advent of Automated Teller Machines, individuals depositing and withdrawing funds were vulnerable to criminal activity. These crimes are not exclusive to any one area, can occur during daylight or evening hours and victimize both young and…
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LCSO COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTERS NEWSLETTER: JULY 2022

The July 2022 edition of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Centers Newsletter is here! This month…the Lee County Sheriff’s Office prepares for “Operation: Summer Bash,” our Juvenile Assessment Center staff working with youth regarding decision making, the sheriff’s “Summer Youth Program” begins…and much more.

Front Lobby Closure – Headquarters

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office main lobby14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912will be closed starting the end of business on Friday, June 24th.Please head to your nearest district for any requests beginning Monday, June 27th.