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Sheriff’s Traffic Unit takes top award
In the photo, members of the traffic unit, Sheriff Rick Ramsay and Captains Chad Scibilia and Penny Phelps traveled to Orlando to accept the top Law Enforcement Challenge award.The Sheriff’s Traffic...
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Home Depot donates carpet
Scott Corbin from Marathon Home Depot donated carpeting so the Major Crimes Unit could install it at Independence Cay, a transitional home for the homeless population in Marathon.
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Weekley receives FSA award
Sheriff Rick Ramsay presented businessman Alton Weekley with a special award from the Florida Sheriff’s Association. Weekly has donated to the FSA Youth Ranches for 40 years.
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Serving a meal at Independence Cay
Members of the Sheriff’s Office serving a meal to residents at Independence Cay in Marathon. Communications donated money for the Picadillo. Rosa DiGiovanni cooked the rice and beans and many people...
View ArticleMan charged with cutting man, trying to throw him in front of vehicle
A Tavernier man was arrested Saturday afternoon for cutting another man on the hand with a box cutter, then trying to throw him in front of a moving vehicle.Deputy Matt Koval responded to an area...
View ArticleMan charged with vessel burglary
A Stock Island man has been arrested, charged with stealing fishing gear from a boat docked at Safe Harbor Marina on Stock Island.The theft occurred sometime in the early morning hours on July 16th....
View ArticleSheriff’s detectives investigating man missing from boat
A 39 year old man from Trinity, Florida is missing. He jumped into the water from a boat to save a child in distress. The child was recovered, but the man went missing during his rescue efforts.Brian...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office prepared for the beginning of School
Monroe County – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force next week guarding the safety of children returning to school.“We take school related safety very seriously,” said Sheriff Rick...
View ArticleMan arrested for stealing from Circle K
Big Coppitt Key – A Cape Coral man was arrested Tuesday after he was caught on video tape stealing cigarettes and a cell phone from the Circle K convenience store on Big Coppitt Key.Deputy Freddy...
View ArticleMissing man’s body recovered
The body of a man missing since Monday evening was recovered today by searchers with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.The body of 39 year old Brian Kowalski of Trinity, Florida was...
View ArticleMan arrested for bat beating
Marathon –A Marathon man is in jail after attacking another man with a bat Wednesday night.The incident took place at Dion’s Quik Mart at 6203 Overseas Highway in Marathon. Just before 9 p.m., the...
View ArticleMan arrested for stealing from Animal Shelter
A man has been arrested for breaking in to the animal shelter on Stock Island and stealing a donation jar with $50 inside.48 year old Lynn Thomas broke a window to gain access to the building...
View ArticleSchool related crime prevention tips
With the start of school right around the corner, the Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone about a few school related crime prevention tips:Tips for parents:· Talk to your kids about...
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Sheriff's Office Quarterly Award winners!
Sheriff’s quarterly award winners: Detective Nicholis Whiteman, Juvenile Programs Supervisor Sherwood “Woody” Hanford, Explorer Kayle Perez and Detention Deputy Kenson Jean Baptiste.
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Sheriff's Medal for life saving
Marine Deputy Wilfredo Guerra received a Sheriff’s Medal for saving the life of two men who jumped from the Vaca Cut Bridge in the middle of the night.
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Sergeant retires
Detention Sgt. Kevin Burgohy was promoted to Lieutenant as he prepares to retire from the Sheriff’s Office after 25 years of service. Many of his family members attended the ceremony to congratulate...
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FDOC officer receives award
Florida Department of Corrections Officer Iry Watson received a commendation from the Sheriff’s Office for coming to the aid of Deputy Chris Duncan (on the right) when he was struggling with an armed...
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Bomb Squad talks with PAL kids
The Sheriff's Bomb Squad gave a presentation for the Police Athletic League summer camp recently, including squad members Bobby Randolph, Jay Fisher, Aaron Collier, Andrew Hudson and Squad Leader Sgt....
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Deputy covers graffiti
Deputy Brad Colen did some “beautifying” of his community recently. He noticed some unsightly graffiti under one of the Eden Pines bridges and painted over it.
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Inmates clean up
The Bureau of Corrections had inmates out last week cleaning up roadside trash in their ongoing community clean up effort.
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