Islamorada woman loses money in phone scam
An Islamorada woman fell for a common phone scam, losing $400 to the scammers Wednesday.The 50 year old woman received a call Wednesday afternoon from someone who said her brother had been in an...
View ArticleCocaine arrest on Stock Island
A Stock Island man was arrested for possessing cocaine after a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon.Deputy Alexandra Davis was on patrol on 5th Street, Stock Island just after 2 p.m. when she saw a Ford...
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Sheriff releases list of unclaimed bond funds
The Sheriff's Office would like to return unclaimed bond money. Anyone who is owed such funds has until September 1st to claim them. A list of unclaimed funds is featured on the Sheriff’s Office web...
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Kid's camp in Islamorada
Kids and deputies all had fun at last week’s Kid’s Camp at Founders Park in Islamorada.
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Group from Miami caught with undersized fish
A group of five teens from the Miami area were caught with 28 undersized Snapper Friday night.Deputy Seth Hopp was on foot patrol on the Long Key Bridge at 9:20 p.m. when he saw the group of young men...
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National Night Out – Mark your calendars and have some fun!
On Tuesday, August 1st, the Sheriff's Office will sponsor National Night Out events in the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys. All of the events will feature food, refreshments, and a great chance to meet...
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Two day sport lobster season is next week
The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone the two day sport lobster season is coming up next week. Anyone who plans to participate catching lobster in Monroe County during the two day season...
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Two vessel burglaries reported in Marathon
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating two vessel burglaries overnight on Gulfview Avenue in Marathon.Detectives Leon Bourcier and Rosary Ponce responded to Keys Fisheries this morning to reports two...
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More fishing equipment stolen
Sheriff’s detectives continue to investigate the theft of fishing equipment in various areas of the county.On Tuesday, detectives in Marathon asked for assistance investigating two thefts at a marina...
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Suspect in marine theft pleads guilty
With all the talk about recent marine thefts, we would like to share with our followers a recent win for the criminal justice system in a marine related case: A Homestead man who stole a boat, motor...
View ArticleBusy day today, with several high priority calls:
Busy day so far today. In addition to really heavy traffic, we have had the following calls:• A boat accident offshore of Tavernier, gulf side. Boat may have hit a channel marker north of Tavernier...
View ArticleMore information on electrocution death
A 54 year old Tavernier man died from electrocution Saturday morning.Roger Dinneen, an employee of Wahoo’s Restaurant, was reportedly working on an electronic sign at the business when he was...
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Talking to kids on Stock Island
Sgt. Linda Mixon and Deputy Alexandra Davis took time today to talk to kids at Roy's Trailer Park on Stock Island.
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Law enforcement trainees clean up in Key Largo
Basic Law Enforcement Class #62 completed its first class project last Thursday. The entire class showed up to participate and they were joined by Detective Edward Askins & Lieutenant Nancy Alvarez...
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Trauma Star helicopters land at Lower Keys Hospital for transport
Great picture, taken by Colonel Lou Caputo, of two Trauma Star helicopters landing this morning at Lower Keys Hospital to transport burn victims from the boat explosion offshore of Stock Island.
View ArticleOffice manager steals large amount of money from Marathon business
A Marathon woman was arrested Monday, charged with stealing over $80,000 from her employer, Marathon Garbage Service, over the past five months.One of the duties of front office manager 34 year old...
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National Night Out next Tuesday!
On Tuesday, August 1st, the Sheriff's Office will sponsor National Night Out events in the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys. All of the events will feature food, refreshments, and a great chance to meet...
View ArticleBig Pine man faces drug charges
A Big Pine Key man was arrested on outstanding drug related warrants Monday night.33 year old Daniel Stokes is accused of selling illegal narcotics to an undercover operative three times, once in...
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Marathon man caught with over the limit lobster
A Marathon man was arrested early today after he was caught making multiple trips out on the water to bully net for lobster.Deputies Matthew Cory and Orey Swilley were on patrol in the early morning...
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Be careful out there!
Everyone remember: Law Enforcement is out in force today on land and on the water. We are out there to keep everyone safe, and to make sure everyone is following the rules when it comes to our natural...
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