Detectives need help finding jewelry owner
Lower Keys Detective Dave Chavka would like help identifying the owner of jewelry recovered in the vicinity of Little Torch Key.Deputies recovered the jewelry while responding to a call on Little Torch...
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Detective needs help identifying fraud suspects
Marathon Detective Nick Whiteman needs the public’s assistance identifying suspects in a credit card fraud case. A Marathon man reported someone used his credit card number to make numerous fraudulent...
View ArticleTeen charged with sexual battery
A 16 year old Marathon teen was arrested Tuesday, charged with sexual battery on another teen.16 year old John Qualls is accused of forcing another 16 year old boy to perform oral sex on him. The...
View ArticleSkeletal remains found off College Road
Stock Island - Sheriff's detectives say skeletal remains of a man were found in a wooded area off College Road today.The bones have been turned over to the Medical Examiner so he can attempt to...
View ArticleTraffic congestion alert: Islamorada
If you plan to do any traveling in or through the area of Islamorada this weekend, this is a reminder: there will most likely be traffic delays in the vicinity of Founder’s Park in Islamorada due to...
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Sheriff’s Office seeks to identify graffiti vandals
Deputies and inmates from the Plantation Key jail paint out graffiti in Key LargoThe Sheriff’s Office is looking for information which might help identify suspects who vandalized several vehicles and...
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Islamorada formal inspection
The Islamorada District underwent its annual formal inspection last week with everyone looking sharp. Inspections are done annually to ensure all officers have required equipment, the equipment is well...
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Flare safely removed from the water
Bomb Squad Leader Sgt. Mike DiGiovanni responded to a spot offshore near Munson Island, 29mm on the ocean side, to retrieve a military flare. Sgt. DiGiovanni wants to remind everyone not to touch such...
View ArticleRemains identified as homeless man
The human remains found in a wooded area off of College Road on Stock Island Monday have been identified as 53 year old William Brian Norton. He was identified using dental records, with the assistance...
View ArticleDrug related search warrant served on Stock Island
Stock Island– A search warrant served at a Stock Island residence this morning resulted in the arrest of a 29 year old man for drug possession.The warrant was served at 6415 2ndStreet, Apartment E by...
View ArticleTeen charged with molesting small children
A 19 year old man who has recently been staying in the Stock Island area was arrested for molesting young children.Jason Patrick McCain acted as caregiver for both of the victims – aged 6 and 7 – at...
View ArticleBig Pine man charged with fleeing from deputy
A Big Pine Key man was arrested after he fled from a deputy who was trying to stop him for speeding.Deputy John Gabay was northbound at the 24 mile marker of the highway just after midnight Thursday...
View ArticleTraffic congestion alert: Islamorada
If you plan to do any traveling in or through the area of Islamorada this weekend, this is a reminder: there will most likely be traffic delays in the vicinity of Founder’s Park in Islamorada due to...
View ArticleDrug charges added to warrant arrest
Deputies attempting to arrest a man on an outstanding warrant for sale of cocaine found 35 grams of cocaine hidden in the man s boxer shorts.Deputies Ian Cooper and Wendy Negron went to 31251 Avenue E...
View ArticleDeputy involved in accident
A Sheriff’s deputy was involved in an accident Sunday night in Key Largo. The following information is preliminary, based on dispatch notes: at 9 p.m., Deputy Tim Hunsberger was on duty, in a marked...
View ArticleTavernier clean up scheduled
The Sheriff’s Office is organizing a cleanup at Old Settler’s Park in Tavernier, mile marker 92, this Saturday, March 1st, at 9 a.m. Sheriff’s Office members and members of the public are welcome to...
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Bird with broken wings rescued
Deputy Chris Duncan and former Sheriff Rick Roth rescued this pelican at the 69 mile marker on Friday. The bird had two broken wings and had crawled through the mangroves into a marshy area. They...
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District Seven formal inspection
District Seven (Upper Keys) deputies and detectives underwent their annual formal inspection recently. The inspections are performed to ensure everyone has proper equipment and that the equipment,...
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Deputies attend funeral in Orlando
Deputies Andrew Leird and Jason Keith represented the Sheriff’s Office at the funeral of Orange County Deputy Scott Pine, killed in the line of duty February 11th while pursuing a burglar. Thousands...
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Deputies have fun with Switlik kids!
Sgt. Ken Fricke and Deputy Mark Martin helped out recently with Stanley Switlik’s Head Start VPK classes at their parent / child kickball game. Here they are in two photos having fun with the kids!
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