The illegal sale, use and distribution of narcotics is recognized as a significant contributor to violent crimes, burglaries and thefts which can dramatically affect the quality of life in our community. Therefore, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is making every effort to take drugs off the street by targeting individuals who are active participants in this unsavory underworld. This is being accomplished through aggressive patrol, undercover operations and interagency investigations with local, state and federal drug enforcement agencies.
In the past week the Lee County Sheriff’s Office made a total of 31 drug arrests. To educate and enhance awareness of the Sheriff’s Office daily activities in this endeavor the following arrests are being listed:
| Arrest Date | Name / Address | Birth Date | Charge(s) | Incident Location |
| 2012-04-10 11:40 PM |
Jason Todd Leathers 4207 Sw 34th St Lehigh Acres |
1975-03-30 | Felony – MARIJUANA-POSSESS (WITH INTENT TO SELL MFG OR DELIVER SCHEDULE I); Felony – MARIJUANA-POSSESS (WITH INTENT TO SELL MFG OR DELIVER SCHEDULE I); |
Cypress Lake Drive/University Fort Myers |
| 2012-04-12 11:22 PM |
Ernest George Locke 2619 Sw 6th St Lehigh Acres |
1983-05-11 | Felony – MARIJUANA-PRODUCING (SCHEDULE I); Felony – MARIJUANA-TRAFFIC (EXCESS OF 25 LBS OR 300 PLANTS OR MORE); Felony – MARIJUANA-POSSESS (WITH INTENT TO SELL MFG OR DELIVER SCHEDULE I); Felony – DRUGS-PRODUCE (OWN RENT STRUCTURE VEH KNOW DRUGS MFGRD); Felony – DRUGS-PRODUCE (POSS STRUCT VEH KNOW DRUGS MFGRD MINOR PRESENT); Misdemeanor – DRUG EQUIP-POSSESS (AND OR USE); Misdemeanor – DRUG EQUIP-POSSESS (AND OR USE); |
2619 SW 6th St Lehigh Acres |
| 2012-04-13 6:22 PM |
Miklos Ovon Blackmore 1801 W 9th St Lehigh Acres |
1986-02-09 | Misdemeanor – MARIJUANA-POSSESS (NOT MORE THAN 20 GRAMS); Misdemeanor – CONTEMPT OF COURT (VIOL INJUNCTION REPEAT SEX DATE VIOL); Misdemeanor – RESIST OFFICER (OBSTRUCT WO VIOLENCE); |
50TH St W / Joan Ave N Lehigh Acres |
Illegal drugs cost everyone: they ruin families, destroy neighborhoods, increase incidents of crime and can ultimately end in death. If citizens observe street sales taking place they can report it by calling the Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000 or ask to be connected with our Narcotics Section. Anonymous tips can be provided to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). Callers are eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org, via text to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD or through the TipSubmit app on any Smart phone.