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 48 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 |
| 2012-05-08 7:39 PM |
Gilberto Daniel Toledo 1402 Acacia Ave Lehigh Acres |
1990-09-25 | Misdemeanor – MARIJUANA-POSSESS (NOT MORE THAN 20 GRAMS); | 3713 Lee Blvd Lehigh Acres |
| 2012-05-09 11:33 AM |
Rene Diaz 26 Maryland Rd Lehigh Acres |
1976-05-14 | Misdemeanor – LOITERING – OR PROWLING; Misdemeanor – DRUG EQUIP-POSSESS (AND OR USE); |
26 Maryland Ave S Lehigh Acres |
| 2012-05-11 12:20 AM |
Christian Donald Westfall 2600 Todd Ave Lehigh Acres |
1991-11-06 | Misdemeanor – MARIJUANA-POSSESS (NOT MORE THAN 20 GRAMS); | 2600 Todd Ave Lehigh Acres |
| 2012-05-11 12:49 AM |
Tajh Lee 2600 Todd Ave Lehigh Acres |
1991-09-05 | Felony – MARIJUANA-POSSESS – POSSESS MARIJUANA OVER 20 GRAMS; Felony – MARIJUANA-POSSESS – WITH INTENT TO SELL MFG OR DELIVER SCHEDULE I; Felony – COCAINE-SELL – SCHEDULE II; Felony – SYNTH NARCOTIC-SELL – SCHEDULE I OR II; |
2600 Todd Ave S Lehigh Acres |
| 2012-05-12 11:01 PM |
Randy J Hankins 28110 Dovewood Ct Lehigh Acres |
1976-09-21 | Misdemeanor – DRUG EQUIP-POSSESS (AND OR USE); | 11225 S Cleveland Ave Fort Myers |
| 2012-05-13 4:33 PM |
Nelson Oneill Portalatin Mercado 2438 Park Rd Lehigh Acres |
1994-02-25 | Misdemeanor – DRUGS-POSSESS (NOT MORE 3 GRAMS OF SYNTHETIC CANNABINOID); | 3101 16th St W 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.