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Masquerade March Friday - some changes
For those of you who are planning to participate in Friday's Fantasy Fest Masquerade March, there have been some changes made to the route and time. The new starting time is 5:30 p.m. and the new...
View ArticleCorrections deputy charged with stealing drugs
A Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy was arrested today, accused of stealing controlled substances from a family friend while she was babysitting for him.The victim, David Kouri, works as a Key West...
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Talking to kids about staying drug free
On Friday, deputies from our Marathon substation attended the Red Ribbon Week Field Day at Stanley Switlik School and talked to kids about staying drug free.Thanks to Sgt. Spenser Bryan and Deputies...
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Meeting with Representative Curbelo
U.S. Congressman Carlos Curbelo and other dignitaries from Washington D.C. visited the Keys over the weekend to see the continuing recovery after Hurricane Irma. Here he is meeting with Sheriff Rick...
View ArticleBoat motor theft on Ramrod Key
Long video from Auto Boat Detail on Old State Road 4A, Ramrod Key. On October 21st just before 2 a.m. three men in a older model white or light colored van pulled in to the property, removed the boat...
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Lost and found dog on Big Pine Key
Deputy Seth Hopp was on patrol today on Big Pine Key when he was flagged down by a good Samaritan who found this little dog wandering around on Avenue H. Deputy Hopp was able to locate the little guy's...
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Helping out the driving public
Deputy Christopher Kilmurray helps change the tire on a disabled vehicle on the Jewfish Creek Bridge.
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Key Deer abusers are sentenced
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View ArticleMan arrested for September gun incident
A man who lives on a boat offshore of Summerland Key was arrested Wednesday for pointing a gun at another man in September.The victim approached Deputy James Petterini on September 17that 7:13 p.m....
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Detectives work to identify recovered property
Sheriff’s detectives searching a trailer located at a campsite on Big Pine Key. A large amount of stolen property was found inside.Investigations are continuing.Sheriff’s detectives in the Lower Keys...
View ArticleMarathon man charged with aggravated assault
A Marathon man was arrested Saturday morning for threatening a woman with a wooden 2 x 4.When Deputy Jose Hernandez arrived at 7:30 a.m. he saw 33 year old Phernando Hill holding the piece of wood,...
View ArticleDetectives investigate ten boat burglaries in Marathon
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating burglaries to ten boats kept at Marina Mike’s South on Avenue I in Marathon.The burglaries were reported Friday from the manager of the business who said he had...
View ArticleMan charged with stolen scooter
A Lower Keys man was arrested Saturday for stealing a scooter from a woman on 10th Avenue, Stock Island.Deputy Vince Pacifico was on his way to talk to the victim of the scooter theft at 10:20 p.m. He...
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Fort Myers man charged with harvesting tarpon
A Fort Myers man was charged with harvesting a Tarpon without a valid tag and for violating several other state requirements for harvesting the fish.Deputy Seth Hopp was at the south end of the Seven...
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Chicago men charged with undersized lobster, possessing weapon
Deputy Matthew Cory was on patrol just after midnight on Sunday when he responded to a call of someone illegally taking lobster from the Fiesta Key RV Resort’s marina. When he arrived, he parked his...
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Sprucing up the Marathon Rec Center
Sgt. James Hager and Deputy Eddie Swogger spent time this week at the Marathon Rec Center pressure washing and cleaning as part of an ongoing project to restore the building and the court.
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Quarterly award winners honored
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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Sheriff awards deputies for saving lives
In the photo, left to right: Upper Keys Lieutenant Al Ramirez,Deputy Ignacio Molina, Deputy Jean Gonzalez and Sheriff Rick Ramsay. Not pictured: Deputy Dave Campbell.Three deputies received Sheriff’s...
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Sheriff receives recognition for 30 years of service
In the photo: Former Sheriff Rick Roth presents a 30 year service plaque to Sheriff Rick Ramsay.Sheriff Rick Ramsay received a plaque in recognition of his 30 years of service to the Monroe County...
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Sheriff buys equipment for crime fighting partners
Sheriff Rick Ramsay gives equipment to FWC CaptainDave Dipre to help boost crime fighting effortson the waters of Monroe County.Sheriff Rick Ramsay presented three GPS / Radar units to Fish and...
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