Shane Sibert, a longtime leader at Estero Fire Rescue, is facing dozens of criminal charges, including fraud, stalking, and digital voyeurism, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) confirmed.
Sibert, 54, was arrested Friday in Cape Coral and released on bond Saturday. He faces 31 counts, ranging from first- and second-degree felonies to misdemeanors. According to FDLE, the investigation began in September 2024 after reports surfaced alleging that Sibert embezzled funds while serving as program manager for the Southwest Florida Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 6 (USAR TF-6), a position he held from January 2018 to September 2024.
Investigators say that between June 2019 and May 2024, Sibert used USAR-issued credit cards to spend more than $47,000 on personal expenses, including purchases from Amazon, Storage King, and other retailers. FDLE reports that he concealed these purchases in financial records submitted as part of his official duties.
The agency also states that Sibert used the same funds to purchase hidden cameras and a GPS tracker, allegedly to record individuals without their knowledge and track them unlawfully…