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Cleaning up the Marathon Rec Center
Deputies in Marathon have been helping to spruce up the Marathon Rec Center so kids will have a place to recreate. Here are before and after pictures of them painting the outside of the building...
View ArticleKey Largo man charged with vehicle burglary
A Key Largo man was arrested for burglarizing a neighbor’s vehicle Thursday night.The victim called the Sheriff’s Office at 11:30 p.m. to report he’d seen a man take a fishing rod and reel from his...
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Airport officers tackle graffiti in Key West
Yesterday, Deputy Thomas Venegas, Sergeant Bobby Burkett, and Sgt. Trevor Worth got together and painted over graffiti found on an abandoned building near the KW Airport. The airport provided the...
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Traffic stop reveals illegal fish
A Marathon man, stopped for speeding on Long Key, received citations for having over the limit and undersized yellow tail snapper in his vehicle.Deputy Matthew Cory was on patrol at 11 p.m. Friday when...
View ArticleTwo arrested for stolen truck
A man and woman from Tennessee were arrested Sunday afternoon after they were caught southbound in the Lower Keys in a truck stolen from Sebring, Florida.Deputy Seth Hopp spotted the stolen black...
View ArticleNine vehicles burglarized in the Lower Keys; detectives investigating
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating burglaries to at least nine vehicles burglarized overnight between Rockland Key and Bay Point in the Lower Keys.All nine vehicles were left unlocked. Suspects...
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Big Coppitt Key resident Adrian Diaz, 20 years of age, was arrested today on multiple felony charges. He was wanted on an outstanding warrant for a crime spree that took place January 7th in the...
View ArticleMore information and charges on yesterday's arrest of Adrian Diaz……
In addition to being charged with the warrant for the auto theft and fleeing and eluding from January 7th, 20 year old Adrian Diaz of Big Coppitt Key faces additional charges related to the vehicle...
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Deputy helping out with some gas
Sheriff's deputies have a very diverse job. They don't just hand out tickets and arrest criminals. They have many opportunities to help people. Here is Deputy Edward Swogger helping a man in Marathon...
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Dog returned to owners in Marathon
This dog was found by Sgt. Nick Whiteman running around near Highway U.S. One near Fishermen's Hospital in Marathon. He picked it up to keep it safe and found the owners, who live about 9 blocks away....
View ArticleThree charged with condo burglary
Three men working on a construction crew hired to clean up moldy items at Ocean Pointe Condominiums in Tavernier were arrested after they were caught in a condo they were not hired to work in, taking...
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Deputies running with kids
Sgt. Spenser Bryan and Deputy Vincent Torres ran laps with kids from at Stanley Switlik School this week to help them prepare for an upcoming "Jog-a-thon".
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Crane falls on man in Marathon
A Fort Pierce man, working with a crew on a construction crane Wednesday, was injured when the crane fell on him.The incident took place at 9 a.m. at a construction site on Sadowski Causeway in Key...
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Quarterly award winners honored
Last Friday, the Sheriff’s Office held its quarterly Employee Awards ceremony in Marathon. Employees were recognized for their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service to the agency. Sheriff...
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Palm Beach group honored for murder prosecution
On Friday, Sheriff Rick Ramsay and retired Major Crimes Detective Vince Weiner presented this group of investigators and prosecutors from Palm Beach County with plaques recognizing their hard work on a...
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Recognizing law enforcement partners
These law enforcement partners received plaques recognizing them and their agencies for all their hard work and efforts during the recent hurricane. Left to right, Sheriff Rick Ramsay, FDLE...
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Thanking community partners
These community partners from private organizations were given certificates of appreciation for their help during the recent hurricane. Left to right, Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Walgreen’s Loss Prevention...
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Job opening in Marathon
We currently have job openings for A Property and Evidence Assistant in Marathon. If you are interested in this job, or any employment with the Sheriff's Office you can visit our web site at:...
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Marina fire burns building, boats; shuts down traffic
A fire at a Key Largo marina Saturday night destroyed a number of dry docked boats at the marina. Traffic on highway U. S. One was disrupted for several hours as firefighters stretched hose across the...
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