Never-Ending Toll Scams
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno They seemingly arrive daily: “You have unpaid tolls.”While many are aware this is a scam, questions still remain. We
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From the Desk of Sheriff Carmine Marceno: School Buses and Divided Roadways
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno One of any law enforcement officer’s concerns…and likely the paramount concern…is the safety of our children. Each morning, during the school
More Thoughts Regarding Porch Piracy
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno With the surge in online orders comes an obvious rise in the number of packages left on doorsteps and
Streets to Screens: Crime Changes in Lee County
By: Arthur Ingram Crime used to have a sound: the crash of a broken window, the wail of a car alarm, or a neighbor’s urgent
Sheriff’s Budget—More Questions Than Answers
Special to East Lee News With all the recent press regarding the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget, audit, and related topics. There are more questions
Safety During the Holiday Shopping Season
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno Halloween has passed and, if you haven’t already done so, your focus will soon turn toward holiday shopping. “Season”
Beware of QR Code Scams
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno QR Codes, “Quick Response Codes,” are all around us. These square, black and white boxes allow businesses to quickly
Fraudulent Job Offerings
A Message From the Desk of Sheriff Carmine Marceno Following the pandemic, an enormous segment of the workforce was offered an opportunity to work from
School Is Out – Drive Cautiously
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The summer is upon us and the Lee County school year has ended. The dynamics of our streets and roadways change
FDOT, FHP and Local Law Enforcement Announce “Operation Southern Slow Down”
Joint speed enforcement awareness campaign takes place July 15-20 The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in collaboration with the Florida Highway Patrol and local law
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