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Teddy Bear donation
SRO Deputy Derick Valez was at Walgreens in Marathon when John and Sheri Hagger from Paw Paw, Michigan approached him. They wanted to purchase and donate Teddy Bears to the Sheriff’s Office. Now...
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Tour of Roth Building
Captain Don Fanelli and Lt. Al Ramirez gave a tour of the Roth Building to this nice local family this week.
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Speaking to Crime Watch
Detective Sgt. David Smith, Detective Spencer Curry and Marine Deputy James Hager spoke to the Royal Palms Trailer Park Crime Watch on Big Pine Key. They talked about fraud, keeping your identity safe...
View ArticleVehicle owner finds burglar asleep in his car
The owner of a 1995 Chevy Blazer parked his car overnight near the CVS Pharmacy on Stock Island. When he checked the vehicle the next morning, he found someone had broken into it and was sleeping...
View ArticleReminder: Don't fall for scams
We get reports quite frequently from people who have been contacted by scammers pretending to be family members who are in trouble and need money. The common denominator is they always need it in a...
View ArticleHallendale man charged with fleeing on motorcycle
A Hallendale man who fled on his motorcycle at high speeds, weaving in and out of traffic, was finally apprehended Friday afternoon and booked into jail.Deputy Nelson Sanchez was northbound at the 88.3...
View ArticleTwo charged with burglary, battery
A man and a woman were arrested in Key Largo Saturday night after they forced their way into an apartment and battered the occupants over a $42 debt.39 year old Renee Szczudlik and 34 year old Adam...
View ArticleMiami man arrested for fleeing deputies
A Miami man refused to stop his car and fled from deputies in the Upper Keys Monday night.Sgt. Scott Ward was at the 102 mile marker when he saw a gray Toyota Camry northbound. The car was speeding,...
View ArticleMan arrested for attempted murder, sexual battery
A man who lives on a boat in Key West Harbor is under arrest, charged with choking and raping a woman.The 27 year old victim told Major Crimes Detective Rosa DiGiovanni that 46 year old Jeffrey...
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Next generation community service
Piper Sheagren, daughter of Sheriff's Office LT James Sheagren, helped her mom purchase over 25 stuffed bears to donate to Toys for Tots and Wesley House this coming Christmas. Taking a page from her...
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Man faces drug charges after traffic stop
A 21 year old Cape Coral man, on his way to Key West for a vacation with friends, was arrested on drug charges Tuesday night after being stopped for speeding in Marathon.Deputies Matthew Cory and Seth...
View ArticleMarathon man arrested for stealing guitars
A Marathon man was arrested Wednesday morning, charging with breaking into a residence and stealing two guitars.The victim called the Sheriff’s Office just after midnight Wednesday to report his...
View ArticleFour arrested on multiple drug warrants
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit arrested four people on multiple drug related warrants Wednesday afternoon.Detectives using an undercover operative purchased cocaine and...
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Cleaning up in the water
The Sheriff's dive team, marine deputies and Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers spent time in Cow Key Channel between Key West and Stock Island cleaning up underwater trash yesterday. A few residents...
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Officers go all out for elderly man
Officers responding to a call Monday found an elderly man in a wheel chair, confused and unable to care for himself. In subsequent days, they made sure he was cared for and spent a day cleaning his...
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Job opening!!!
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has a job opening for a part time Communications Assistant. This position is located in Marathon. For more information and to fill out a preliminary application,...
View ArticleDrunk man steals forklift from Marathon marina
A drunk man from Rhode Island stole a forklift from a marina because he couldn’t find the keys to his car.The Sheriff’s Office received a call at 9 p.m. that someone was breaking down the fence with a...
View ArticleThree arrested on multiple drug warrants
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit arrested three people on multiple drug related warrants Thursday.31 year old Shontel Ferretti was driving a vehicle on Truman Avenue in Key...
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Marathon man still wanted
Sheriff’s detectives and deputies in Marathon say they are still looking for a Marathon resident accused of committing a spate of burglaries which took place in February.21 year old Shemar Fantroy is...
View ArticleMan arrested for masturbating near children’s playground
A Marathon man is in jail today charged with masturbating as he looked at children playing at a playground.63 year old David Banfield was sitting in his 1994 BMW sedan, parked at Sombrero Beach facing...
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