Woman is the Grinch who stole Christmas packages
Islamorada – A woman who works in the Islamorada United Parcel Service warehouse was arrested yesterday after detectives found she was diverting customer packages for her own benefit.On December 10th,...
View ArticlePair arrested for robbery, beating
Islamorada – A Tavernier man was beaten and robbed early Wednesday. The couple who committed the crime were arrested.The 24 year old victim told Deputy Frank Delgado he was drinking at Woody’s Sports...
View ArticleHomestead woman arrested for setting fire to mattress
A Homestead woman was arrested Wednesday, charged with setting fire to a mattress as her ex-boyfriend and another woman slept on it.The incident took place in the early morning hours November 11th. 29...
View ArticleHomeless man arrested for raping an unconscious woman
Stock Island – A Homeless man is under arrest, charged with raping a woman as she was passed out on the ground Wednesday.The attack took place at 6:15 p.m. on the corner of Maloney Avenue and Second...
View ArticleMarathon man arrested for marijuana
Marathon – A Marathon man was arrested Saturday for possessing a large amount of marijuana after he called the Sheriff’s Office to complain about his neighbors.Earlier in the day, Deputy Anthony O’Dea...
View ArticleMan arrested for gun threats in road rage incident
Big Pine Key – A 42 year old South Carolina man was arrested Friday, charged with pulling a gun during a road rage incident that took place Christmas Eve on Big Pine Key.Deputies responded to Key Deer...
View ArticleWeekend race event may cause traffic issues
The Ragnar Relay race taking place this weekend between Miami and Key West may cause some traffic issues, particularly in the Keys. Those people planning on driving on the Overseas Highway should be...
View ArticleStock Island man arrested after multiple incidents
Stock Island – A Stock Island man punched a woman driving a car on Stock Island, then took off all his clothes and was lying in the highway late Monday.Deputy Spencer Currey responded to a report of an...
View ArticleStock Island man arrested for burglary
Stock Island – A Stock Island man was arrested Thursday for attempting to burglarize a Stock Island business in full daylight in view of passing traffic on U.S. One.Deputy Vicki Lockwood-Fleck was on...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers tip helps solve ID theft case
A Crime Stoppers tipster helped to identify two suspects in a case of identity theft in the Upper Keys.In December, Detective Yunier Galvez asked for the public’s help in identifying four suspects who...
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Honor Guard thanks Sheriff Peryam
Sheriff's Office Honor Guard Coordinator Andrew Leird gave Sheriff Peryam a plaque thanking him for all of his support for the Honor Guard over the years.
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Deputy receives Sheriff's Medal
Deputy Jason Strong received a Sheriff’s Medal at yesterday’s Employee Awards ceremony. He responded to reports of a woman not breathing at Hawk’s Cay. He was able to remove food from the woman’s...
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Detective honored; First State Bank donates to FKSPCA
Detective David Cruz, the law enforcement officer of the quarter for the fourth quarter of 2012, was also recognized by First State Bank. Cruz solved a case involving a dog which was found dead in the...
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Quarterly Employee Awards
The Sheriff's Office held an awards ceremony yesterday to honor it's Employees of the quarter for the fourth quarter of 2012. Employees with 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service were also...
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Long-time Sheriff’s Office employee dies of cancer
Sgt. J.B. Flatter, who retired from the Sheriff’s Office in April of 2007, passed away December 28th in Memphis from esophageal cancer.Anyone wishing to make donations in his memory can support the...
View ArticleBurglary investigation leads to drug arrests
Stock Island – Deputies and detectives investigating a reported burglary on Miriam Street Friday arrested two people on drug charges.Deputies Freddy Rodriguez and Lazaro Valdes responded to a home on...
View ArticleTavernier man charged with fishing violations
Islamorada – A Tavernier man was arrested Monday after a marine deputy caught him spearing undersized lobster and fish in the waters offshore of Islamorada.Deputy Nelson Sanchez was on patrol in his...
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Sheriff Ramsay sworn in as 36th Monroe County SheriffForu
Judge Ruth Becker gave the oath of office to incoming Sheriff Rick Ramsay.Three past Sheriff's pin on the new Sheriff's stars.Father Dick Ramsay pins on the new Sheriff's badge.Four Sheriff's together:...
View ArticleBone Island Triathlon may cause minor traffic delays
The Bone Island Triathlon, scheduled for Saturday January 12thin the Lower Florida Keys, may cause slight delays when it comes to traffic. The Sheriff’s Office wants to let the public know about the...
View ArticleWounded Warrior bicycle ride this weekend
The Sheriff’s Office will be assisting this weekend with the Wounded Warrior Project’s “Soldier Ride” this Friday. The community is encouraged to come outside and cheer the riders on as they pass.On...
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