Cadets learn about Crime Scene Investigation
Plantation Key School Cadets learned about Crime Scene investigation from CSI Detective Barney Sadjak this week.
View ArticleExplorers compete in Osceola County
Sheriff’s Explorers traveled to Osceola County this past weekend to an Explorer Delegates event. The weather was perfect for the various competitions. The kids did very well shooting, with Kyle...
View ArticleDetective Santa makes an appearance
Detective Manny Cuervo broke out his Santa suit and made an appearance in Marathon at a Zonta event. He flew in by helicopter; Santa’s sleigh wasn’t functioning with the lack of snow in the Keys.
View ArticleDetective asks for help identifying identity theft suspects
Sheriff’s Detective Yunier Galvez is asking for help in identifying four suspects who used the identity of a Florida Keys resident to open credit card accounts in various south Florida department...
View ArticleWoman arrested for shooting roommate
Key Largo – A Key Largo woman is under arrest, accused of shooting her male roommate with a .22 caliber rifle after an argument.Deputies responded to 217 St. Croix Place just before 1 a.m. to reports...
View ArticleCudjoe man arrested for lewd behavior
A 53 year old Cudjoe Key man was arrested Saturday, charged with fondling a 12 year old girl.The victim told deputies and detectives she and her family were on a boat trip with Bobby Brents when the...
View ArticleThe Grinch makes an appearance in Marathon
Law Enforcement Bureau Chief Lou Caputo donned his Grinch suit yesterday to remind drivers through the Stanley Switlik School Zone to slow down for kids. The Grinch runs radar each year and hands out...
View ArticleWoman sets herself on fire during domestic dispute
A Stock Island woman set herself on fire during a domestic dispute Tuesday evening at Waters Edge Trailer Park.Sheriff’s dispatchers received a phone call from the woman’s 8 year old daughter,...
View ArticleOwner of dog found dead in the water is arrested
After months of diligent investigation, Detective David Cruz arrested a Key West man in connection with the dog found dead in a cage offshore of Big Coppitt Key in September.The young cream colored dog...
View ArticleSheriff-elect Ramsay chooses current Charlotte County Sheriff as...
Monroe County – Sheriff-elect Rick Ramsay announced today he has chosen current Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Cameron to be his second-in-command when he takes office in January.In an announcement sent...
View ArticleAlcohol Compliance Checks performed
On Friday, the Special Investigations Division conducted an operation checking businesses that sell alcohol in the Middle Keys. Ten businesses were checked including restaurants, convenience stores and...
View ArticleZonta gives to Christina's Courage
Key West Zonta Club donated a large amount of needed supplies to Christina’s Courage. The Key West based facility is a center for intervention, advocacy and justice providing a safe and comfortable...
View ArticleEmployees help sell MARC trees
A group of Sheriff’s Office employees from Corrections, Records and the Training Division broke all records at the MARC House for the most trees ever sold! Outstanding job!
View ArticleGrinch visits Islamorada school
Chief Lou Caputo, AKA “the Grinch” and Lt. Nancy Alvarez acting in her capacity of Elf at St. James the Fisherman School in Islamorada.
View ArticleExplorer / Parent Challenge
The Upper Keys Explorer Post held a special event over the weekend. The Explorer / Parent challenge took place at Key Largo School Saturday. Five Explorer / parent teams participated. The teams were...
View ArticleChristmas Spirit......
Sheriff’s Office employees are enjoying the holidays, and spreading the holiday spirit throughout the Keys.Top picture, Corey and Peggy Bryan gave away toys at the St. James Children’s Center in...
View ArticleSheriff-elect serves dinner......
Sheriff-elect Ramsay, serving a holiday dinner to clients of the MARC House on Wednesday.
View ArticleSoon-to-be Undersheriff visits HQ
Soon-to-be Undersheriff Bill Cameron visited the Headquarters building today to meet everyone and say hello. Sheriff-elect Rick Ramsay announced this week he’d chosen Cameron to be his second in...
View ArticleStock Island woman arrested for firing gun
A Stock Island woman was arrested Sunday night after she fired five shots from a handgun from the porch of her residence.When Deputy Spencer Curry arrived at the apartment at 6630 Maloney Avenue at...
View ArticleWoman flees deputies; is arrested
Lower Keys – Deputy Juan Martin-Reyes got more than he bargained for while working a DUI saturation patrol early Sunday. He attempted to stop a Boynton Beach woman speeding on U.S. One in the early...
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