■ STAFF REPORT An Englewood man was arrested this week on island after an altercation on the street led to multiple charges. Gregorio Garcia Jr., 28, ...

ISLAND LEO BEAT: Help! I’ve been involved in an automobile accident!
Oh, have you ever been in a traffic crash, minor or otherwise? After all, accidents do happen, so here are some pointers and Florida Law as it relates...

Island LEO beat: Carmine Marceno appointed Lee County Sheriff
On Friday, Sept. 21 Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Undersheriff Carmine Marceno as Sheriff of Lee County following the retirement o...

ISLAND LEO BEAT … Island LEOs ready to respond by land or by air
Despite the recent red tide algae bloom experienced in the area of local Gulf of Mexico waters, our mission readiness remains high if the need for ass...

Island LEO Beat: Welcome to our newest community member, Sgt. Cecil Fitch
■ SUBMITTED BY LT JEFF CORKHILL You may notice a new member of the Lee County Sheriff’s Patrol function on Boca Grande. So if you get the opportunity,...

ISLAND LEO BEAT: Welcoming our new TIS SRO
This week we welcomed Cpl. Wilhelm “Willy” Radauscher to the island, as he is the new School Resource Officer (SRO) at The Island School. Willy is a v...

ISLAND LEO BEAT: Keeping the GICIA Bike Path safe!
T he Bike Path is a beautiful attraction people enjoy for exercise, walking their dog and more. With all the activity of bicycle operators, golf carts...

ISLAND LEO BEAT …
On Thursday, March 8 Lee County Undersheriff Carmine Marceno and his Command Staff visited Boca Grande to meet the residents while enjoying coffee and...

GIBA-Irma update
■ BY KATHY BANSON-VERRICO The swing bridge and two other bridges sustained no damage during the storm. We re-installed the protective traffic gate arm...