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Visitor from Pennsylvania meets deputies
Logan Arbotast was visiting the Keys with his family and wanted a picture with Sgt. Jason Madnick and his squad members. Logan, who is 15 years old, is here with the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
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Abandoned puppies spark investigation
Seven puppies abandoned in poor physical condition in Marathon are the subject of an investigation into possible animal cruelty.According to reports by Deputy Jamie Hughes Buxton, between April 20th...
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Sexual Predator registers new address
A man designated as a sexual predator has changed addresses. By state law, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is required to notify the public when such a change takes place in regards to a person...
View ArticleThree men arrested in February fraud case
Three more suspects have been arrested in connection with February fraud cases in which forged checks were cashed at several banks in the Florida Keys. A Fort Lauderdale woman was the first suspect in...
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Next week is National Correctional Officers and Employees Week
In the photo: Detention Sgt. Robert Salter works in the Main Detention Center control room, keeping track of and assisting with movement and operations in the facility.Next week – May 7th to the 13th -...
View ArticleExplorers learn about firefighting
Upper Keys Explorers had a great meeting yesterday at Islamorada Fire Rescue Station 21. Explorers were given a tour of the station and equipment. In addition the Fire Fighters/Paramedics put together...
View ArticleLittle Torch woman arrested for stealing lottery tickets
A 41 year old Little Torch Key woman was arrested Friday, charged with stealing $10,000 worth of lottery tickets.Detective John Gabay responded to the Big Pine Winn Dixie grocery store Friday and met...
View ArticleBig Pine man charged with stealing, pawning tools
A Big Pine Key man is in jail, charged with stealing power tools from a Big Pine business and pawning them at a local pawn shop.Detective John Gabay was on Big Pine Key investigating another crime when...
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Dog Wash to raise money for FKSPCA
Mark your calendars. The Sheriff's Office in Marathon will be washing dogs to raise money for the FKSPCA!!! Bring your dog for a great cause!
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Squad cleans up mess in Key Largo
Sgt. Jason Madnick's road patrol squad took a little time out Sunday to clean up a mess in a wooded area just off of Susan Street near Taylor Creek in Key Largo.
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Graffiti gone!
The view of the water at South Roosevelt and Bertha Street in Key West is so much better now. Here is a before picture from early this morning and an after picture showing a great improvement thanks to...
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If you would like to tell us what you think about our service, about our agency or about the information we bring you on social media, our app and our web site, take our survey! We'd love to hear from...
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Marathon cleanup scheduled!
Join us for our adopt-a-highway cleanup in Marathon May 27th at 8 a.m.
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Employees honored at quarterly ceremony
On Friday, the Sheriff’s Office held its quarterly Employee Awards ceremony in Marathon. Employees were recognized for their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service to the agency. Sheriff Ramsay also...
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Veterinarian honored for his service
At an employee awards ceremony held on Friday, Sheriff Rick Ramsay presented a special award to Veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader. “Dr. Doug” as he is affectionately known, is co-owner of the Marathon...
View ArticleGeorgia man dies while diving
A 52 year old man from Lawrenceville, Georgia died today while on a dive trip with his wife.James Ringold was on the commercial dive vessel Rainbow Reef diving on the wreck Spiegel Grove. He was...
View ArticleBurglary suspect arrested
The suspect in a vehicle burglary that took place in February at the Tavernier Winn Dixie store has been arrested.The burglary took place on February 28th at 8:40 p.m. The victim in the case was at the...
View ArticleTraffic stop leads to credit card fraud case
A routine traffic stop by a Marathon deputy resulted in the arrest of a Miami man for possessing counterfeit credit cards.Deputy Seth Hopp was on patrol at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday when he spotted a white...
View ArticleMan arrested for drug sales
A Florida City man was booked into jail on outstanding warrants for drug sales.The warrants stem from drug sales that took place in September and October of 2016 on Stock Island. An undercover...
View ArticleOne dead in structure fire on Big Pine Key
Sheriff’s Major Crimes detectives and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are working together to investigate a death in a structure fire on Big Pine Key Thursday night.A 71 year old man died in the fire,...
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