Marathon slots available in Citizen’s Police Academy
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its next Citizen’s Police Academies starting in May and we are still looking for people in the Marathon area who are interested in learning more...
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Cleanup in Key Largo
The Sheriff's Office held a cleanup in the Hibiscus Park neighborhood of Key Largo this week. Thanks to Keys Sanitary Service for helping out with the event, and thanks to Deputy E.B Askins for taking...
View ArticleNew Hampshire man dies while diving
A 48 year old man from New Hampshire died while diving offshore of Duck Key Wednesday afternoon.Matthew Prior was on a dive trip with his family on board a vessel named “Seafari”. According to...
View ArticleNeighbors, smoking crack together, have dispute involving machete
Key Largo – A couple who was smoking crack with a neighbor called the Sheriff’s Office after the neighbor started swinging a machete at them.Deputies responded to Point Pleasant Drive in Key Largo at...
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Congratulations on promotion
Congratulations to newly promoted Sgt. Trevor Wirth, who will be working in the Lower Keys as a road patrol supervisor.
View ArticleRelay for Life in Key West tonight
Relay for Life in Key West begins tonight at 7 p.m. and continues until tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9 a.m. The event will be held at Higgs Beach. Come on our and support all the Relay for Life...
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Graffiti eradicated!!!
Before and after pictures of graffiti under the Seven Mile Bridge. The district called for help from ICA. Company employees jumped on the MCSO boat with Deputy Willie Guerra and painted over it right...
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Come honor fallen officers!
This special ceremony to honor our fallen officers is coming up in May. Mark your calendars now and show your respect for their sacrifice!
View ArticleCorrections officer arrested in Miami-Dade County
A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy was arrested Saturday morning by Miami-Dade police.19 year old Juan Morales Jr. was booked into the Miami-Dade County jail with two other men on...
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Motorcycle ride may cause traffic slow downs on Sunday
This motorcycle ride raises money for the children of Miami-Dade police officers killed in the line of duty. It happens twice a year. The ride starts at 9 a.m. and goes from Miami-Dade County to the...
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Saturday is anniversary of deputy’s on-duty death
Saturday will be the 16 year anniversary of the death of Deputy Michael Alexander, who was killed in the line of duty May 3rd, 1998. This week, the Sheriff’s Office remembers his death, and the service...
View ArticleWoman charged with burglary, dealing stolen property
A Marathon woman was arrested Monday for stealing jewelry from her roommate and then pawning it at a local pawn shop.The victim called the Sheriff’s Office on April 23rd to report her roommate, 27 year...
View ArticleMan arrested for reckless driving, fleeing police
A Brazilian man was arrested Monday night after he was seen driving recklessly then tried to flee from deputies into a residential neighborhood.Deputy Ralph Williams was parked beside the highway at...
View ArticleMarathon man charged in road rage incident
A Marathon man was arrested after he showed another driver a gun during the course of a road rage incident.The victim called the Sheriff’s Office just before 9 p.m. Monday to report the incident. He...
View ArticleSearch warrant results in one arrest
Key Largo - A search warrant was served this morning in a Key Largo residence. Detectives from the Special Investigations Division, Special Operations Unit served the warrant at 50 Andros Road, in Key...
View ArticleSearch Warrant on Stock Island
Stock Island- A search warrant was served Tuesday at a Stock Island residence. Detectives from the Special Investigations Unit, along with Lower Keys Criminal Investigation detectives and agents from...
View ArticleNational Correctional Officers and Employees Week
Next week, May 4th through the 10th, is National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. The week was originally enacted by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. It is a week set aside to recognize these...
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Torch Run money goes to the MARC House
Sheriff Rick Ramsay and Sheriff’s Office member Jo Socha presented a check to members of the MARC House. The $1,900 was raised by selling T-shirts for the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run....
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Thanks for the animal farm support
Sheriff Rick Ramsay and Farmer Jeanne Selander present a certificate of thanks to David Sloan, who paid a visit to the Sheriff’s Animal Farm Tuesday to accept it. Sloan was one of the organizers of the...
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Sheriff paints out graffiti
Sheriff Rick Ramsay doesn't just do lip service to his belief in community service and keeping our community clean. Yesterday, as he was driving through Key West, he spotted some graffiti on a dumpster...
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