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Miami man repeatedly arrested for lobster violations, faces high bond
Deputy Wilfredo Guerra with illegally caught tailsA Miami man was arrested Saturday, charged with having undersized wrung lobster tails. The man has been arrested multiple times over the past few years...
View ArticleTwo men charged with strong armed robbery
Two men, drinking with a third man were arrested after they attacked him, beat him and robbed him.The three men were at a trailer on Maloney Avenue drinking together. The victim said 23 year old Robert...
View ArticleTwo charged with grand theft from construction project
Two men were arrested as they headed out of the county with three rolls of fencing material stolen from a construction project on Card Sound Road.A passing motorist saw a van parked on the shoulder of...
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Halloween Safety tips
Halloween is a special time for children, but children don’t always know what is and is not safe. If your children are going trick or treating on Halloween, there are several tips to follow for their...
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Be careful: Fantasy Fest and Halloween coming up
With Fantasy Fest this week and Halloween coming up next week, the Sheriff’s Office would like to remind people to be extra careful while driving in heavy event traffic. Also, if you plan to attend any...
View ArticleStock Island man arrested for cocaine
A Stock Island man was arrested and charged with possessing a large amount of cocaine after a search warrant was served at his home Thursday afternoon.Detectives served the warrant at 3:30 p.m. at F3...
View ArticleDetectives investigate vehicle burglaries
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating at least 21 vehicle burglaries that have taken place over the past two days in the neighborhood of Key Haven – in the vicinity of Stock Island - and on Lower...
View ArticleVehicle burglar caught
Thanks to an observant deputy working at Fantasy Fest, a man is in custody for vehicle burglaries in Key Haven and on Lower Sugarloaf Key.Deputy David Lariz had seen video of the burglary suspect and...
View ArticleDetectives investigate death of baby
Major Crimes Detective Manny Cuervo has been assigned to investigate the death of a two month old baby over the weekend.Although an autopsy has not yet been done to determine the cause of the child’s...
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Special Olympics donation
Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Jo Socha and Polly Deihl hand over a check for $3,700 raised at the recent Tip-a-Cop fund raiser at Boondock’s Restaurant. The money goes to Special Olympics. Athletes Amanda...
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MARC House donation
Clients of the MARC House gratefully accepted a check for $2,010 raised during the recent softball game between the Sheriff’s Office and Key West Police. Here is Jo Socha, Sheriff Ramsay, Polly Deihl,...
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Detective recognized for his work
The State Attorney’s Office recognized Major Crimes Detective Manny Cuervo at the Law Enforcement Luncheon this week for his work on a difficult aggravated child abuse case from earlier this year.
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Long-time Detention Deputy retires
Detention Deputy Anthony Williams was honored recently for his service as he leaves the Sheriff’s Office for a well-deserved retirement. Here he is, pictured with his wife, Programs Asst. Sharee...
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Deputies visit with kids
Deputies James Hager and Gil Gonzalez spoke to kids in the Head Start program at Stanley Switlik School. The kids learned about Halloween Safety, Bicycle Safety and when and how to call 911. The kids...
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Sergeant notices danger to swimmers
Sgt. Mike DiGiovanni recently noticed the beach at Library Beach Park in Islamorada was located very near to an active boating canal. When he saw swimmers trying to cross the canal, he decided to take...
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Candy for kids
Sheriff’s Office dispatchers Ben Fox, Hailey Davis and Lt. Charlene Sprinkle-Huff with the candy packages they delivered to the Domestic Abuse Shelter this week. Also helping: Ted Sweet and Erika...
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Walking for cancer cure
This wonderful group from the Sheriff's Office participated in the Cancer Walk held in Key West this past weekend. Way to go for a great cause!
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Helping Stanley Switlik School
A group of dedicated Sheriff’s Office members got together and helped to spread mulch on the playground at Stanley Switlik School in Marathon. The mulch will make the playground much safer (not to...
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Trunk or Treat!
Marathon Lt. Derek Paul attended the Stanley Switlik School Halloween Carnival this week participating in Trunk or Treat.
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Children's Day, Key West
A crew from our Corrections Bureau set up a booth at Children's Day in Key West Sunday. They had a great time handing out goodies and talking to kids and their families about crime prevention.
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