KEYS100 Ultramarathon is this weekend
The annual KEYS100 Ultramarathon from Key Largo to Key West is Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19. The start time for both days is approximately 5:45 a.m. and the end time for both days is...
View ArticleDiver airlifted to Miami
A 68-year-old Pennsylvania woman was airlifted Wednesday morning after losing consciousness during a dive at Sand Key off Key West.The woman was diving with Captain’s Corner Dive Center at...
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Job opening in Key West for purchasing assistant
We currently have a job opening for a purchasing assistant in Key West. If you are interested in this job, or any employment with the Sheriff's Office you can visit our web site at www.keysso.net/careers
View ArticleDiver airlifted to Miami dies at hospital
A 65-year-old Morrisville, Pennsylvania woman who was airlifted to Miami Wednesday morning after losing consciousness during a dive at Sand Key off Key West has been identified as Michele R. Fina.Fina...
View ArticleBattery on elderly man under investigation
A 74-year-old Key Largo man who regularly feeds stray/neighborhood cats in the area of Mile Marker 101 was struck by a younger man unknown to him early Tuesday morning. The victim, Robert Joseph...
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Stay safe: “Click or Ticket!”
The Sheriff's Office and our law enforcement partners are participating in the nation- and state-wide "Click it or Ticket" campaign, enforcing seat belt laws vigorously throughout the Florida Keys....
View ArticleTwo arrested on multiple drug charges
A 29-year-old man and 21-year-old woman, both of Marathon, were arrested early Friday morning for cocaine and marijuana-related charges following a traffic stop.Vantrail Lee Moore and Kaitlyn Dinese...
View ArticleMan arrested after running from Deputies
A 34-homeless Marathon man was arrested Friday afternoon after he fled from Deputies, spit on them and threatened them.James Elisme was charged with assault on a law enforcement...
View ArticleMiami mam dies after snorkeling incident
A 59-year-old Miami man died Saturday after being found unconscious in the water while snorkeling with family in 6- to 8-feet of water at the Grecian Dry Rocks off John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park...
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Mainland man cited for lobster violations
A 34-year-old Davie, Florida man was cited Sunday for multiple lobster violations.Maykel Calderon Alvarez was given notices to appear in court for possession of undersized lobster, possession of...
View ArticleMan arrested in armed robbery faces additional threats charge
A 22-year-old Marathon man with a lengthy arrest history already in jail for violating probation who was further charged this month in the armed robbery of a man in January has been further charged yet...
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Sheriff’s Office holding vehicle auction
The Sheriff’s Office will be auctioning off a number of surplus vehicles — including a large lot of Ford Crown Vics, a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid SUV, 2006 Ford Explorer SUV and a 1993 International van...
View ArticleMotorcyclist arrested for DUI/fleeing and eluding
A 55-year-old Crossville, Tennessee man was arrested Monday for speeding through Marathon while evading Deputies.David B. Lawson was charged with DUI, fleeing and eluding and reckless driving. Middle...
View ArticleMan driving stolen pickup truck arrested
A 33-year-old Orlando, Florida man was arrested Monday afternoon for driving a pickup truck reported stolen out of Lake County, Florida with a tag reported stolen out of East Baton Rouge,...
View ArticleFire at Key Largo home
A 9:48 a.m. Wednesday fire was reported at a two-story, concrete, private residence at 194 Lorelane Place.There were no reports of any injuries. The owners were not there when Deputy Dyllon Hansen and...
View ArticleMan arrested for threats with AK-47 assault rifle
A 30-year-old Marathon liveaboard was arrested Tuesday after threatening to shoot a roommate while holding an AK-47 assault rifle.Joseph Allen Pennenga was charged with aggravated assault and battery....
View ArticleSecond man arrested in armed robbery
The other suspect wanted in an armed robbery that occurred in Marathon in January has been arrested in Fort Myers, Florida and will be returned to Monroe County to face the charges.Paul Elysee, 21, of...
View ArticleThree men arrested in home burglary
Thee Marathon homeless men were arrested Tuesday night after they were caught burglarizing a rental home on Sombrero Beach Road, causing about $900 in damage.Ramon Elio Diaz, 60, Reinel Garcia...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office donates vehicles
Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay announced Friday that five former Sheriff’s Office vehicles will be donated to community partners in the Florida Keys.Two Ford Crown Victoria cars will be gifted to...
View ArticleMan arrested for resisting arrest
A 29-year-old Homestead man was arrested Thursday night after charging a Deputy on the side of U.S. 1.Alberto E. Sanchez was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly intoxication and possession of a...
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