Diver dies offshore of Plantation Key
A scuba diver died today in the waters offshore of Plantation Key.Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the case. The victim, a 52 year old male from Pennsylvania, was in a private vessel with two...
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Sunshine Key graffiti eradicated
A large amount of graffiti showed up recently on Sunshine Key, on bridges, signs, poles, pipes and trash cans. District One members were busy for a few days painting out the unsightly mess. See the...
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Bike safety class
Sgt. Eric Mixon, Deputies Ray Jodlowski and Larry O’Neill and Reserve Officer Clevenger held a bike safety class at St. James Children’s Center in Islamorada. They taught kids about the rules of the...
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Mural finishes clean up in Marathon
To finish up a clean up project in Marathon, a blank wall at 6200 Overseas Hwy was painted by artist Marianne Motches, Deputy Linda Kohout and Sgt. Dennis Cain. Supplies came from Motches and Keys Cops...
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Certificate of Appreciation
Capt. Don Fanelli and Col. Bill Cameron presented a certificate of appreciation to Robert Nickel. Nickel helped foil a burglary in his neighborhood by confronting three suspects trying to force their...
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Fishing seminar
Deputy Nelson Sanchez and FWC Officer Bobby Dube recently spoke to the Islamorada Fishing Club about new ordinaces, fishing laws and regulations in the Florida Keys.
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Big Pine man arrested for baseball bat attack
A 19 year old Big Pine man was arrested early today for aggravated battery after he repeatedly hit another man with a metal baseball bat.Deputy Andrew Hudson responded to a 911 hang up call from a...
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Kid's clean up in Marathon
Sgt. Dennis Coleman organized a Kid's clean up in Marathon, at Crane Point Museum and Nature Center this past Saturday. A group of community minded kids and their parents had a great time picking up...
View ArticleDiver reported missing; found dead
The body of a diver who was reported missing has been found offshore of Marathon.The 65 year old man was last seen by family members Saturday, when he left to go fishing and diving. His niece called...
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Detective asks for help in stolen boat case
A Sheriff’s detective assigned to investigate a stolen boat case is asking for the public’s assistance.The boat’s owner lives in Virginia Beach. On July 8th, he parked the vessel, a 2008 38 foot...
View ArticleDetectives investigate vehicle burglaries
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating eight vehicle burglaries which took place between Grassy Key and the 77.5 mile marker on Lower Matecumbe Key Monday afternoon.Vehicles parked at the Dolphin...
View ArticleTwo rescued from water after jumping from bridge
Two men who jumped from the Vaca Cut Bridge at 2:15 a.m. today were rescued by Sheriff’s Office Marine Deputy Wilfredo Guerra.19 year old John Gelnaw and 20 year old Alec Ferguson of Ormond Beach...
View ArticleUpdate on vehicle burglaries
· Detectives are still investigating a series of vehicle burglaries which were reported yesterday. A total of 12 vehicles were burglarized at the north end of the Seven Mile Bridge, on Grassy...
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Marker flare recovered
This large military marker flare was recovered by the Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad at Bahia Honda State Park. The Bomb Squad has been called to the park twice in two weeks to recover such flares. This...
View ArticleTrusted neighbor charged with stealing, using woman’s credit cards
Tavernier – A Tavernier woman told detectives a trusted neighbor stole her credit cards and used them to withdraw $3,000 from her bank account without her permission.Detective Bob Dosh was assigned to...
View ArticleMan charged with cocaine trafficking
Marathon – A Marathon man was arrested on an outstanding warrant for cocaine trafficking Wednesday.Detectives worked a case against 53 year old Rene Gallo Sanchez, arranging to purchase an ounce of...
View ArticleDetectives clear several crimes in Key Largo, arrest Miami man
Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Miami man, charging him with stealing a boat, a jet ski on a trailer, and a separate jet ski trailer from Key Largo homes over the past few months.Video...
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Detective asks for help locating suspect
Detective Dave Chavka is asking for the public’s assistance locating a man wanted on multiple counts of fraud and illegal use of a credit card. Bond on the outstanding warrant is $1.5 million.Deputies...
View ArticleReminder: National Night Out Events scheduled county-wide NEXT WEEK!
On Tuesday, August 6th, the Sheriff's Office will sponsor National Night Out events in the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys. All of the events will feature food, refreshments, and a great chance to meet...
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