Marathon man accused of kidnapping, robbing and beating teen
I have been informed by our Criminal Investigations Unit that the charges against Tommy Lancaster, listed in the below press release, have been dismissed. Detectives continue to investigate the...
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Sea Oats Beach Cleanup tomorrow!
This cleanup of Sea Oats Beach is tomorrow! Hope to see you all there!
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Thanks for the support!
Deputy Shannon Jones found this wonderful note on her patrol car this weekend. We here at the Sheriff's Office want to say thank you for the support this note expresses and thanks to the Keys community...
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Dog wash to benefit 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!
View ArticleDetectives investigate fleeing suspects
Sheriff’s detectives say they are working to identify three men who fled from the scene of a traffic stop in Islamorada early Sunday. Deputies used the Stinger Spike system to stop the vehicle after it...
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Two suspects wanted for illegal dumping in state park
Sgt. Joel Slough would like the public’s assistance locating two suspects in an illegal dumping case.On May 2nd just before noon, Sgt. Slough was at Curry Hammock State Park checking on a report of an...
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Warrant issued for video voyeur who put coat hook cameras in women’s bathrooms
Sheriff’s detectives have identified the suspect who put hidden cameras in women’s restrooms in the Upper Keys.In May of last year, coat hooks with cameras hidden inside them were found mounted inside...
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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 ArticleWoman arrested for breaking into, living in vacant home
A woman from Louisiana was arrested Tuesday after she broke into a vacant home and was living there.The home is on 23rd Lane, Big Pine Key and is currently listed for sale. The real estate agent called...
View ArticleTeen charged with making false report
A 17 year old Marathon resident was arrested Tuesday for falsely reporting that he was kidnapped, beaten and robbed.George Yeatman told detectives on May 8th that two men abducted him at gunpoint, beat...
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Deputy wants help identifying theft suspects
Deputy Shannon Jones says she wants the public’s assistance identifying suspects in a theft case.The theft took place May 13th at a business called Cool Guys Stuff, LLC on 23rd Street in Marathon....
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Helping out PAL
Members of the Bureau of Corrections, from Airport Security and other areas of the Sheriff's Office help out at the Key West Police Athletic League race this past weekend.
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Crossing the highway safely
Deputy Caridad Bellon helps kids from Treasure Village Montessori safely cross the highway so they can attend an event at Founder's Park in Islamorada.
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Cleaning up in Islamorada
Sheriff Rick Ramsay, helping out at the Sea Oats Beach cleanup this weekend in Islamorada.
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Crocodile crossing
This six foot Crocodile was spotted in the early morning hours crossing the roadway leading to the Sheriff's Office headquarters complex on Stock Island. Thanks to Deputy Jesse Dacosta and Sgt. Evan...
View ArticleTeen charged with sexual battery
A 17 year old senior at Coral Shores High School was arrested today, charged with sexually battering a 15 year old girl.The victim reported the incident May 17th, after consulting with her doctor....
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Heavy traffic expected Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching and is one of the busiest weekends of the year for traffic in the Florida Keys. For those of you who plan to be in the Keys over the weekend, plan extra time if...
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Video Voyeur captured
On Thursday, May 18th, the man wanted on multiple counts of video voyeurism for putting coat hook cameras in women’s restrooms in the Florida Keys was arrested.Charles Michael Schmidt was arrested in...
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Remembering fallen comrades
Friday afternoon Marathon Deputies Buxton, Jones, Johnson, (M.)Swilley, and Hernandez purchased and placed flowers at both Deputies Robin Tanner and Nick Pham's' perspective Memorials as a tribute...
View ArticleRoutine patrol results in drug arrest
Deputies on routine patrol on Stock Island arrested a man for possessing a number of different drugs Friday night.Deputies Anthony Lopez and Russel Hull were doing a routine check at 6630 Maloney...
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