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Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement remember the fallen
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was joined by the Key West Police Department and other Florida Keys law enforcement and military personnel in a memorial service Friday at Bayview Park in Key West to...
View ArticleMan and woman arrested for burglary and drug possession
A man and woman who entered a hotel room they didn’t pay for were arrested Friday night in Marathon.Kenneth Lucious White, 27, of Grassy Key, was charged with cocaine possession and burglary. Zoryana...
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Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Explorers remember the fallen
The Sheriff’s Office Explorer Honor Guard and other Florida Keys law enforcement and military personnel conducted a memorial ceremony Saturday at Marathon Community Park to remember those who have...
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Sheriff presents check to High School
Sheriff Rick Ramsay presented a $500 check to Key West High Academic Coach Monica Fletchall for Project Graduation. He typically donates the same amount to Coral Shores High School and to Marathon High...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers tip leads to gold bar theft convictions
Authorities are crediting Crime Stoppers for a valuable tip that led them to make two arrests in the 2010 theft a 17-century gold bar from a museum in Key West.Jarred Alexander Goldman of Palm Beach...
View ArticleMan arrested for drugs, ammo
A 30-year-old Stock Island man was arrested Friday on drug and gun charges.Jamie Barber was charged with cocaine trafficking, possession of weapon by a convicted felon and possession of pills without a...
View ArticleMan arrested on heroin and marijuana charges
A 24-year-old Key Largo man was arrested Sunday stemming from a heroin and marijuana sale that occurred in February.Omar Tomas was charge with heroin sales, marijuana sales and use of a two-way...
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Heavy traffic expected Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for traffic in the Florida Keys and this year will be no exception. That is the assessment of the Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement...
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School security assessments underway
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe County School District conducted a security assessment at Coral Shores High School, 89901 Old Highway, Tavernier, Tuesday.Monroe County Sheriff’s Office...
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Seven Mile Bridge construction could impact traffic Wednesday
Motorists should be aware that FDOT-related construction work on the Seven Mile Bridge may impact traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday.U.S. 1 will remain open, but lanes will be diverted to allow...
View ArticleMan arrested for throwing rock at teenager
A 42-year-old Islamorada man was arrested for throwing a rock at a teenager on Tuesday during an argument over fishing.Dustin Hugh Strange was charged with aggravated child abuse. Upper Keys Sgt....
View ArticleSex offender arrested for giving false name
A 58-year-old homeless man was arrested Tuesday night for providing the Sheriff’s Office with a false identification after deputies received a tip from Crime Stoppers. Chris Steven Fink was...
View ArticlePartially naked man arrested for auto theft
A 21-year-old Marathon man was arrested early Wednesday morning for auto theft and giving law enforcement a false ID, among other charges.Nicholas Alejandro Duran, formerly of Miami, was also charged...
View ArticleMan arrested for sharing pictures of woman
A 46-year-old Marathon man was arrested for cyberstalking on Tuesday.Craig Michael Sickles was charged with aggravated stalking. Sickles had sent the female victim hundreds of texts and phone calls....
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Heavy traffic expected Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for traffic in the Florida Keys and this year will be no exception. That is the assessment of the Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement...
View ArticleUpdate/More charges in May 11 pursuit
A 42-year-old Fort Myers man involved in a long chase up U.S. 1 is facing additional charges.Michel Campos Cordova faces four new charges of fraud relating to four stolen credit cards found in his...
View ArticleServer arrested for overcharging credit cards
A 26-year-old Big Pine Key man was arrested Thursday for overcharging customer credit cards at a Marathon restaurant.Thomas J. Kerschen was charged with fraud. Deputy Amanda Coleman spoke with the...
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Sheriff presents check to Civil Air Patrol
Sheriff Rick Ramsay presents the Civil Air Patrol with a $2,000 check. Sheriff Rick Ramsay supports the cadets as they prepare for potential careers in the military or in law enforcement aviation. The...
View ArticleMan arrested for breaking wine glass on woman’s face
A 49-year-old West Palm Beach man was charged with battery Thursday after a woman flagged a stranger down for help at a Key Largo gas station.Dean Scott Tropeano was charged with aggravated battery...
View ArticleMan with knife arrested in Upper Keys incident
A 40-year-old Key Largo man was arrested Friday night for wielding knives during a fight.Zaldivar Sandy Isreal was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and...
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