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Citizen Police Academy
Sheriff's Office Citizen Police Academies got started in the Lower, Middle and Upper Keys with an orientation class, giving an overview of Sheriff’s Office operations. Top left, Deputy Scott Ward...
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Graffiti painted out in Key Largo
Detectives Francisco Gaete, Yunier Galvez and Patrick Crozier worked with Markey Marine owner Dave Olmstead to cover up graffiti on a fence on his property this week.
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Safety day for kids
The Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol held a Neighborhood Watch and police safety briefing for children at Flagler Village on Stock Island this past Saturday. Deputy Scott Ward held a Junior...
View ArticleTwo arrested for trafficking in Ecstasy
Key Largo – Suspicious activity led to the arrest of two upper Keys teens for trafficking in MDMA, also known as Ecstasy.Deputy Matthew O’Neill was on patrol at 9:50 p.m. Saturday on Hibiscus Lane in...
View ArticleBicycle event to impact weekend traffic
On Saturday April 20th, and continuing on Sunday, an annual bike event is expected to cause some traffic delays in the upper Keys. Travelers should plan extra time if they are going to be driving...
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World War II era bomb recovered
An inert World War II bomb, badly corroded and with no explosives inside, was recovered from the shoreline at the end of old Boca Chica Road this weekend.Reserve Bomb Squad Technician Bobby Randolph...
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Seven Mile Bridge Run
This is a great photo of the Seven Mile Bridge Run on Saturday with an inset of Sheriff's Sgt. Kevin Mimosa riding his motorcycle alongside Jon Volpi of Boca Raton as he nears the finish line to win...
View ArticleArrests made in connection with large number of stolen guns
A large number of guns were stolen during a burglary of a recreational vehicle parked on Stock Island. Detectives investigating the case arrested three people in connection with the crime, recovering...
View ArticleAnother arrest, two more guns recovered
Stock Island – Detectives continue to investigate the burglary of a recreational vehicle parked on Stock Island and the theft of guns from inside. Another arrest has been made and two more guns...
View ArticleSearch warrant on Stock Island
Stock Island – Sheriff’s detectives from the Special Investigations Unit arrested two people today on drug charges after serving a search warrant on a Stock Island residence.At 6:30 a.m., detectives...
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Sheriff’s Office organizes painting project in Marathon
In furtherance of Sheriff Rick Ramsay’s Community Involvement initiative, the Sheriff’s Office is organizing a community beautification painting project in Marathon.On April 25th, the Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticleMan arrested for making threats
A Stock Island man whose license was suspended for failing to pay child support was arrested today after saying he wanted to blow up the Child Support Enforcement offices. Key West Police and the...
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Seven migrants in Key Largo
Seven Cuban migrants were picked up on a small island offshore of Key Largo today around noon. They were turned over to agents from Customs and Border Protection. All seven were males and were in good...
View ArticleTraffic stop leads to drug charges
Key Largo – A traffic stop early today led to the arrest of a Tavernier man on drug charges.Deputy Pedro Garcia was at the 108 mile marker at 1:30 a.m. when he spotted a car southbound with the tag...
View ArticleAnother man charged in connection with Stock Island gun theft
Stock Island man was charged Friday in connection with the investigation into the theft of 17 guns from a RV parked on Stock Island.William “Billy” Ray was shown on surveillance video at his 3rdAvenue...
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Crocodile relocated from residential neighborhood
A Crocodile was relocated from a populated residential area at the 74 mile marker this morning. The resident at 321 Tollgate Shores Drive called Sheriff’s dispatchers this morning just before 8 a.m. to...
View ArticleDetectives investigate vehicle burglaries, burglary to marina on Stock Island
Deputies responded to reports yesterday of four vehicle burglaries on Stock Island, in the Key Haven neighborhood as well as a burglary report at Murray Marine in the same area.Vehicle owners called...
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Detectives investigating four business burglaries
Islamorada – Sheriff’s detectives are investigating four business burglaries in the Islamorada area which they believe to be connected due to similarities in the crimes.The burglaries took place...
View ArticleRV burned on Rockland Key
Rockland Key – A small recreational vehicle parked at 529 Park Drive on Rockland Key caught fire in the early morning hours today.The fire was reported to Sheriff’s dispatchers at 4:05 a.m. A neighbor...
View ArticleSearch warrant in Marathon
Marathon - Sheriff's Special Investigations detectives served a search warrant this afternoon at a Marathon residence.The warrant was served at 1337 Ocean Breeze Blvd, Lot 33 in Marathon. Detectives...
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