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Special Olympics Torch Run
The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run got started on time this morning, making first stops at Gerald Adams Elementary School and at the Sheriff's headquarters building. They left HQ a few...
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Kids Fishing Tourney a big hit!
The Big Pine Fishing Tournament this past weekend was a big hit with lots of families turning out for the event. Thanks to everyone who helped out and especially to Deputy Linda Kohout who really put...
View ArticleSearch warrant served in Marathon
Marathon - A search warrant was served Thursday evening at a Marathon residence. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit served the warrant at 600 51st Street, Apartment-#4,...
View ArticleDive death offshore of Islamorada
A New Mexico man died while diving offshore of Islamorada Thursday.55 year old Stephen Benavidez of Albuquerque, New Mexico was in the Keys visiting with his wife. He was on a three day dive trip on...
View ArticleKey Largo man charged with illegally dumping small boat
A Key Largo man was booked into jail, charged with illegally dumping a small vessel on the side of the road on Coral Way near the 105 mile marker of the highway.Sgt. Jason Madnick responded March 10th...
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Deputy fixes bikes / scooters
Deputy Nelson Sanchez recently fixed up some used scooters and bicycles and donated them to needy kids at Plantation Key School. Here he is with school counselor Kristen Butcher, who helped identify...
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Clean up in Islamorada
The Sheriff’s Office organized a clean up of Indian Key fill at the 78 - 79 mile marker in Islamorada. Trash was picked up both on land and on the water.
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Explorers at delegates conference
This sharp looking group of Explorers represented the Sheriff’s Office well at a recent state-wide Explorer Delegates conference. Advisors SRO Deputies Will Schlegelmilch and Nancy Torrijos helped out...
View ArticleDispute ends in jail on drug charges
Sheriff’s deputies took a man to jail on drug charges after responding to a disturbance early Sunday.When they arrived at 5 a.m. they found George Johnson outside his house on Hibiscus Lane in Key...
View ArticleKentucky woman arrested after fleeing police
A Kentucky woman was arrested on numerous charges after she fled police in a stolen car Saturday night.Deputy Orlando Alvarez was at 28th Street in Marathon just before midnight when the red Ford SUV...
View ArticleMan found dead offshore of Rockland Key
Detectives say no foul play is suspected in the death of a man offshore of Rockland Key Saturday.Deputy Kim Trullender responded to a report of a body in the water on the gulf side at the 9 mile marker...
View ArticleMan arrested for burglary, battery
An Islamorada man was arrested Saturday for forcing his way into a home and battering the occupant.The victim said she and a friend returned to her home at the 90.2 mile marker in Islamorada at 5 a.m....
View ArticleWoman arrested for attempting to strangle child
A Rock Harbor woman was arrested Monday night after she used a belt in an attempt to strangle a 10 year old boy.A second child who witnessed the incident called a relative for help. The relative in...
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Sheriff's Office helps out at Peacock Supportive Living
Here at the Sheriff's Office we don't just do "lip service" to community service. We actively participate in it every day. A large group of Sheriff's Office members turned out this past Saturday to...
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Card Sound Road gets a face lift
Several areas on the Monroe County side of Card Sound Road got a face lift over the past three months thanks to Sgt. Tom Kiffney and Deputy Dave Minor. The officers were aware of a number of areas...
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National Telecommunicators Week – help us recognize these important people!
April 13th to the 19th is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and during that week, the Sheriff’s Office will be recognizing the diligence and professionalism of our Telecommunicators –...
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Note about low flying aircraft in Islamorada and about calling Sheriff's...
FYI, everyone - please pass this along. Our dispatchers say they are getting lots of calls about a low flying aircraft in the Islamorada area. Apparently a Michael Kors commercial is being filmed...
View ArticleDeputy stops illegal dump truck full of gravel
Thanks to reports from observant citizens a dump truck with numerous violations was stopped at the 104 mile marker of the highway Thursday.The Sheriff’s Office received calls from drivers about a dump...
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