Man arrested after punching Deputy in the face
A 19-year-old Nashville, Tennessee man who struck a Deputy in the face with a closed fist was arrested Saturday.Noah M. Bostelman was charged two count of battery on a law enforcement officer, one...
View ArticleMan arrested following hallucinogenic/alcohol fueled sledgehammer rampage
A 32-year-old Hialeah Gardens, Florida man wielding a sledgehammer did thousands of dollars in damage to vehicles and residences Sunday afternoon whilst trying to kill “demons” he believed were...
View ArticleNautical Flea Market in Islamorada to impact traffic
Motorists on U.S. 1 should give themselves extra time to get through Islamorada this weekend as the Nautical Flea Market at Founders Park will impact traffic on U.S. 1.The event is scheduled to run 8...
View ArticleActive intruder drill set for Wednesday at Coral Shores High School
Coral Shores High School, 89901 Old Highway, Tavernier, will be conducting an active intruder drill with students and staff beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.This will be...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office to perform high visibility enforcement to improve pedestrian...
Monroe County ranks in the top 25 counties in the state for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists.In an effort to protect the safety of these most...
View ArticleFamiliar scam reported again
A familiar scam in which callers claim to be law enforcement with arrest warrants lest the person pay them over the phone — often with store-bought gift cards — is once again being reported in Monroe...
View ArticleOne killed in boat crash near Looe Key
One person died Friday afternoon after a boat ran into another boat moored to a buoy near Looe Key.The U.S. Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the 1:50...
View ArticleReckless driver arrested
A 55-year-old Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania man was arrested Saturday afternoon after speeding down the center turn lane on U.S. 1 in bumper-to-bumper traffic and nearly causing several crashes.Ronald Keith...
View ArticleTRAFFIC ADVISORIES
• One lane on northbound Cow Key Bridge to be closed at night AT&T will be closing the northbound inside lane of U.S. 1 of the Cow Key Bridge from 10 p.m. — 5:30 a.m. on Sundays through Thursdays...
View ArticleUnexpected helicopter landing in Key Largo
Federal aviation authorities are investigating after a helicopter from Miami landed at a Key Largo hotel Monday night.There were no injuries to the commercial pilot and four passengers aboard the 1978...
View ArticleMotorist arrested on drug charges after running school bus stop sign
A 38-year-old Florida City man was arrested Monday afternoon in Marathon after failing to stop for a school bus stop sign, which led to the discovery of a cache of drugs and money.Marcell Nance was...
View ArticleFamiliar scam reported again
A familiar scam in which callers claim to be law enforcement or other government officials demanding payment for any litany of reasons over the phone — often with store-bought gift cards — is once...
View ArticleAnother phone scam alert — second this week
A new phone scam is being reported to the Sheriff’s Office in which suspects claim they are with a cable company, notably Comcast, offering discounts.The scammer tells the victim to purchase eBay cards...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office receives 17th consecutive, perfect financial audit
Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay is pleased to announce the Sheriff’s Office has received its 17th consecutive, perfect audit.A perfect audit means financial auditors did not find any irregularities,...
View ArticleFDOT suspends Cow Key Bridge lane closure tonight or Saturday night
A contractor for the Florida Department of Transportation reported Friday morning that there will be NO single lane closures on Cow Key Bridge Friday night or Saturday night.AT&T is moving their...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office helps rescue four mariners in the water
The Sheriff’s Office and our law enforcement partners rescued four people with only two life jackets clinging to a floating cooler Friday in cold conditions in waters off of Conch Key,...
View ArticleNO THREAT to Marathon High School following social media post
The Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a troubling social media post at 9:15 a.m. Sunday that contained the letters, “MHS.”Sheriff’s Office Detectives and School Resource Officers accompanied by the...
View ArticleTwo landlords arrested after attacking tenants
Two Geiger Key landlords were arrested early Sunday morning after attacking three tenants on the 200 block of Mars Lane.Richard Paul Schenna, 55, of Stock Island, was charged with three counts burglary...
View ArticleArrest made after luxury vehicles slow traffic on Card Sound Road
A 19-year-old Miami man in luxury car leading a group of similar cars into Monroe County via Card Sound Road while impeding the flow of traffic and driving erratically was arrested Sunday...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office announces next Citizen’s Police Academies
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its next Citizen’s Police Academies starting in April and we are looking for people who are interested in learning more about law enforcement and the...
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