FILE Photo of Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno in January 2019. Credit: WINK News. Sheriff Carmine Marceno claimed victory on election night for Lee County sheriff Tuesday. This is Marceno’s first victory, having been appointed previously by Sen. Rick Scott when he was governor of Florida. Marceno succeeded former Sheriff Mike Scott after he retired in 2018. The former Lee County sheriff recommended Marceno replace him. MORE: See all SWFL election results from Campaign Central This is a developing story.