Sheriff’s Office begins using body worn cameras
As of Monday, the Sheriff’s Office began using body worn cameras. Most uniformed deputies will be required to wear the cameras as a routine part of that uniform. All members who will be using the...
View ArticleMan charged with firing gun during domestic
A Key Largo man was arrested early today after he discharged a firearm while in a domestic dispute with his wife.Deputies responded to Bowen Drive at 1:40 a.m. after the victim called the Sheriff’s...
View ArticleTips from the public lead to arrest for stolen sunglasses
Tips from the public led to the arrest of a Pembroke Pines man for stealing a pair of expensive sunglasses from the Outfitters store at Bud and Mary’s Marina in Islamorada.It didn’t take long for...
View ArticleVehicle burglaries 103 mm
Sheriff’s deputies are still completing reports for at least 13 vehicle burglaries that took place in Key Largo overnight.All the vehicles were left unlocked; very little was taken from them – some...
View ArticleMan reports scam call
A Marathon man said he received a threatening scam phone call he wants to inform people about.The man said someone called him purporting to be representing Fisherman’s Hospital in Marathon. The caller...
View ArticleSearch warrant leads to drug arrest
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office HIDTA Unit served a narcotics search warrant Thursday and arrested a Stock Island man on drug charges at D38 11th Avenue, Stock Island.35 year old Patrick Francisco...
View ArticleDrunk man with no driver’s license crashes in stolen car
A man from Dundee, Florida who has a suspended driver’s license stole a truck from Big Pine Key, drove it while intoxicated and crashed it in Marathon early today.The owner of the silver Dodge truck...
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Sheriff’s Office remembers deputy killed in traffic accident
This week the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office remembers a Sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty six years ago in a traffic accident.On June 22, 2010 Deputy Melissa “Missy” Powers was killed in a...
View ArticleDrug arrests after Marathon search warrant
A search warrant related to drug activity was served Wednesday morning in a Marathon residence. Detectives from the Special Investigations Unit, along with Middle Keys Criminal Investigations...
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SWAT / SRT give presentation to Mystery Writers
The Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics team and the Key West Police Special Response Team recently gave a presentation at the Key West Mystery Writer’s Festival. They spoke about the role of...
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Sheriff’s Office / FSA Summer Camp
A group of 75 Monroe County kids are learning about law enforcement this week during the Keys annual Florida Sheriff’s Association Summer Camp. The camp is being held at Gerald Adams Elementary School...
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Cleaning up in Key Largo
This industrious and hard working group cleaned up the area behind Waldorf Plaza at the 99.5 mile marker of the highway recently. They removed 15 large bags full of trash, and returned 15 shopping...
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Cleaning up Sugarloaf Key
The Sheriff’s Office Lower Keys district held a cleanup of the area around Loop Road on Sugarloaf Key recently. The bridge and its surroundings are a popular hangout spot and vandals frequently paint...
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Dive Team training
These gorgeous photos were taken during a recent Dive Team training day. The team spent time on the wreck of the Spiegel Grove and at Key Largo Dry Rocks.
View ArticleMan arrested for using his brother’s identity
A Key West man was arrested on multiple felony fraud counts after his brother discovered he’d stolen his identity and had been using it for months.Christopher Dieter called Deputy Matt Dowling on May...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers tip leads to burglary, grand theft arrest
A tip to Crime Stoppers led to the arrest of a 17 year old Upper Keys teen who broke into an unoccupied home by forcing the door, did damage to the inside of the house and stole property from inside....
View ArticleThree charged with beating man on offshore island
Three men have been arrested for beating a man who was later treated for head trauma at a Miami hospital.The attack took place on June 19th on Christmas Tree Island, offshore of Key West. The 26 year...
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Fourth of July three day weekend expected to be busy, congested
With all kinds of special events planned for the Fourth of July holiday weekend county-wide, the Sheriff’s Office expects traffic to be very heavy throughout the Florida Keys starting on Friday and...
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Man arrested for counterfeit money
The quick actions of a business owner in the Upper Keys led to the arrest of a Miami man for passing counterfeit bills.56 year old Oscar Pulido walked in to the Salt Hair Salon at the 94 mile marker at...
View ArticleMarathon man charged with burglary, theft, dealing in stolen property
A Marathon man stole items from a neighbor’s home and pawned them at a local pawn shop. He was charged with the crimes Tuesday.The owner of the stolen property called the Sheriff’s Office June 18th. He...
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