NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene conducting an active investigation at a home in the Hideaway community.

Deputies responded to the scene located on North Tamiami Trail at around 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Early reports from the scene indicate the residence is surrounded by yellow crime scene tape. 

Deputy presence reported in Hideaway community, one detained

WINK News contacted the sheriff’s office regarding this investigation. Deputies confirmed a search warrant was executed in reference to a special victim’s unit investigation. 

One person has been detained by law enforcement. 

WINK News Reporter Hunter Walterman is at the scene gathering information and providing updates whenever they become available.

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Nicholas Karsen is a Digital Specialist and has been with WINK News since May 2023.