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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...
The Three Elements Of Crime – Lock It Or Lose It
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Often referred to as the “Crime Triangle,” three elements must exist for a crime to occur:...
Sunpass Text Scam
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno You may have received this text message or one very similar: “We’ve detected a $3.95 charge...
Hostage Scam Calls
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Nationwide, victims are reaching out to law enforcement agencies regarding horrific phone calls indicating that a...
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2023 Fraud Numbers Are In
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The Federal Trade Commission works diligently, throughout the year, to both document consumer fraud incidents, as well as to notify law enforcement of current trends and activities. The information is stored in a secure database called the “Consumer Sentinel Network” and available to law enforcement agencies...
Remaining Alert During The Holidays
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno It’s that time of year! Lee County population swells with guests and tourists. Our restaurants and retail stores are brimming with activity, with shoppers and long lines. While many of us have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, there are others with less pleasant...
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S OCTOBER 2023 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Our county is growing and, with that growth comes an increase in the number of vehicles, more pedestrians, additional cyclists and construction to alter, repair and improve roadways. All of the aforementioned variables are capable of compromising pedestrian safety…especially for children walking to and from school...
Reaching Out, Being Neighborly And Addressing Roadway Safety In Our East District
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Since the advent of the internet, many of us tend to spend significant time shopping, entertaining ourselves and socializing online. Groceries and necessities are delivered to our front door, communication is done via text or email and many of us are simply spending more time indoors....
Staying Prepared For The Remainder Of Hurricane Season – “See It, Say It, Make The Call!”
By: Mike Welch Sheriff Marceno writes a poignant article for this month regarding reaching out to our neighbors and the continuing work of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on roadway safety in Eastern Lee County. Since the advent of the internet many of us spend our time in our own...
LAFCRD Plans for Future Training Facility
By: Fire Chief Robert DiLallo The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District has big plans for a 7.6-acre plot off Williams Avenue. The sale of this property, owned by the county, was recently approved by the Lee County Board of Commissioners. This centrally located site is an ideal location...
Disaster Relief Scams, Scorching Summer And Roadway Safety In Our East District
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The video and still photographs depicting loss of life and property, from natural disasters around the globe, are devastating and heartbreaking, especially to those in Southwest Florida who recently experienced the decimation brought on by Hurricane Ian. While an immeasurable number of volunteers and relief agencies...
Right-On-Red, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly; Making Significant Progress Against Speeding
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Roughly 50 years ago, states began permitting a right turn, following a complete stop, at a red light. The decision was made, partly, as an effort to save fuel during a period where the United States was experiencing significant fuel shortages in the 1970s. In fact,...
Editors Choice
A Vote For Amanda Cochran
By: Butch Swank Over the past six months or so, I’ve spoken to people out and about or here in the office, and the recurring
July 8, 2024
Why Primaries Are Important
By: Susie Allen August 20th, 2024 is the date of the upcoming primaries in Florida. Here in Lee County there are several challengers seeking to
July 8, 2024
Be A Lubber, Not A Fighter! The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
By: Kara Tyler-Julian If you’ve spent time in the natural areas of Florida, chances are you have encountered a large, distinctive insect known as the
July 8, 2024
Making the Most of New AI
By: Trey English An age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived, brought on by a recent invention called the Large Language Model (LLM) that gives
July 8, 2024
Protecting Your Personal Information
By: Kevin Karnes Every day, you do something to protect yourself. You lock your door at night. You look both ways before crossing the street
July 8, 2024
Still Serving
By: Pat Whitehall Did you know that the oath taken when joining the military is a lifetime commitment for VFW members? They served our country
July 8, 2024
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