Full Breakdown
Florida Mother Arrested After Allegedly Kicking Youth Football Player
5/6/2026, 5:11:48 AM
Arrest at Brooks Park Youth Football Game
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Lee County deputies responded to a brawl at a Pop Warner game in Fort Myers. The sheriff’s office says 34-year-old Renee Lambert entered the field and repeatedly kicked a 13-year-old player on the ground. Witnesses said Lambert claimed the child struck her with his helmet before she acted. Deputies detained her near the concession stand, handcuffed her after a brief struggle, and booked her on charges of child cruelty without great bodily harm and resisting an officer.
Key Figures & Groups
- Renee Lambert – mother of a Fort Myers Falcons player, alleged aggressor.
- Lee County Sheriff’s Office – arrested Lambert; Sheriff Carmine Marceno leads the agency.
- Deputy (unnamed) – confronted Lambert during the arrest.
- Jose Davila – president of Southwest Florida Panthers Youth Football.
- Fort Myers Falcons – youth football organization that banned Lambert.
On-the-Ground Reports
Witness Andre Valdes saw Lambert kick the juvenile and identified her. Kurtis Jones, who filmed the incident, called it “a kid being kicked while the game should be safe.” Sheriff video shows Lambert demanding “Where’s number nine? Go get number nine,” as a deputy repeatedly told her she was being detained. Child welfare officials were notified because Lambert’s own children were present at the park.
Official Statements & Responses
Sheriff Carmine Marceno said the incident was regrettable, stressed the need for law and order, and vowed that the sheriff’s office will not tolerate such conduct. League president Jose Davila reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy, noting that one individual’s actions should not define the Fort Myers Falcons program. The Falcons organization said it does not condone violence or disorderly conduct and has barred Lambert from all events.
Criticism & Opposition
Parents noted prior instances of Lambert’s aggressive behavior at games, suggesting a pattern. The victim’s mother signed a prosecution request, highlighting community concern over adult interference in youth sports.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Age discrepancy: Some reports list Lambert as 34, others as 41.
- Claim of being struck: Lambert says a helmet hit her; the sheriff’s office found no supporting evidence.
- Injury assessment: The victim reported a leg kick, yet officials observed no visible injuries.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I'm the one who got hit.” — Renee Lambert
- “I'm mad at an adult for attacking a kid,” — Deputy (body-cam)
- “We have zero tolerance for this type of behavior.” — Jose Davila, league president
- “It’s sad that children playing sports becomes a physical confrontation. We need to have law and order. We need to protect everyone. So as sheriff, I’m not going to tolerate it,” — Sheriff Carmine Marceno
What’s Next
Lambert is slated for a Lee County court appearance on June 1, 2026. The Falcons have banned her from all events, and the sheriff’s office continues its investigation.