Lehigh Acres, Florida – Three individuals have been arrested following a violent armed robbery and assault that left a victim hospitalized in Lehigh Acres, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the incident involved a premeditated setup, physical violence, threats with a weapon, and theft of both cash and personal property.
Incident Overview
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that three suspects were taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at a residence on Golfview Boulevard. The victim suffered serious injuries during the attack and required hospitalization. Due to the violent nature of the case, detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit assumed control of the investigation.
Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced the arrests during a press briefing, emphasizing the severity of the crimes and the coordinated effort involved.
Timeline of Events
Deputies were dispatched to a home on Golfview Boulevard after receiving reports of an armed robbery. Initial information suggested the crime had already escalated to severe physical violence by the time law enforcement was notified.
Investigators later learned that the victim had been contacted earlier by Adelia Mendez, 22, who asked for help moving a television at her home. The victim initially declined but later agreed after being contacted again…