“This criminal’s actions are outrageous,” stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. “The violence toward this defenseless dog will not be tolerated. Residents and their families, including pets, will be safe here… and my team will see to it.”  Detectives with North District Criminal Investigations Division and the...

On October 7, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint regarding a dog with a rope embedded in its neck. A local rescue learned about the situation and reached out to Lee County Domestic Animal Services. Due to the nature of the incident,...