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Drug arrest at Key Largo hotel
An alert hotel maid was instrumental in the arrest of a man on drug charges Saturday.The maid entered the hotel room to clean it Saturday afternoon and found a bag of what she believed to be marijuana...
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Halloween: be careful
With Halloween coming up tomorrow, the Sheriff’s Office would like to remind people to be extra careful while driving in the evening and nighttime hours. Also, if you plan to attend any parties or...
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Happy Halloween!
Traffic Enforcement Deputy John McGee is spending Halloween training this new recruit on his motorcycle skills. Happy Halloween from the Sheriff's Office!
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Enjoy the day - Happy Halloween!
The Sheriff's Office Administrative Offices and the Central Records office got into the spirit of Halloween today! We hope you are enjoying Halloween as much as we are!
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Bees swarm patrol car
Deputy Dave Campbell got quite a surprise this morning. He responded to a call at the 101.5 mile marker and was out of his car for about three minutes. When he returned, he found these bees swarming...
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Two arrested for drugs
Two men were arrested in Marathon Thursday afternoon after they were found to have marijuana and cocaine.Deputy Kendall Bailey was on patrol at 4:20 p.m. As he was patrolling, he was keeping an eye out...
View ArticleMarathon man charged with pawning stolen jewelry
A Marathon man was arrested Thursday, charged with pawning stolen jewelry.The victim lives on Big Pine Key. She called the Sheriff’s Office after she found jewelry that belonged to her at a Marathon...
View ArticleVehicle burglar arrested
A Palm City man was arrested Thursday, charged with two vehicle burglaries in Key Colony Beach.The owner of a sport utility vehicle parked on Coral Lane called to report it had been burglarized between...
View ArticleOrlando man missing after dive trip
One man is missing after a dive trip which went wrong over the weekend.The missing man, 32 year old Matthew Milton of Orlando was in the Florida Keys with his brother-in-law, 35 year old Jeffrey...
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Fish turned into environmental lesson
Deputy James Hager had the opportunity to talk to a group of school kids about marine environmental issues last week using a real life example of what happens when you litter into the ocean.Deputy...
View ArticleLane will be closed for bridge run Saturday
The northbound lanes of U.S. One at the Jewfish Creek Bridge will be closed Saturday for the Key Largo Bridge Run. Between the hours of 5 a.m. and 11 a.m., the Florida Department of Transportation...
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Boat thefts in the Keys
34 foot Sea-Vee vessel stolen overnight from a parking lot in Marathon. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating four boat thefts in the Keys over the past month.24 foot Pathfinder Maverick stolen from a...
View ArticleScam alert
Yet another scam has come to the attention of the Sheriff’s Office. Here is a scam alert to let everyone know what to watch out for. Once again, this scam prompts us to say “If it sounds too good to be...
View ArticleSheriff's Animal Farm open Sunday November 9th
Looking for a quiet alternative to the boat races this weekend? The Sheriff's Animal Farm will be open this Sunday November 9th, between 1 - 3 p.m. Bring the family and come visit the animals at the...
View ArticleInvestigation reveals credit card fraud scheme
Employees of a Key Largo hotel who have since been terminated from employment are suspects in a conspiracy to steal credit card numbers from customers for their own personal gain.Detective Bob Dosh was...
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Boat fire offshore of Islamorada
U.S. Coast Guard and the Sheriff’s Office responded to a boat fire off the bayside of the 76 mile marker this afternoon. The Coast Guard rescued six people who were on board the boat. The attached...
View ArticleWoman found dead; no signs of foul play
A Marathon woman was found dead near her live aboard vessel Saturday morning.Detectives say 46 year old Marlene Day was found at 7:30 a.m. near her boat slip at 35 Sombrero Boulevard. The upper portion...
View ArticlePembroke Pines man stabbed at Islamorada bar
A 28 year old Pembroke Pines man was stabbed Sunday night at a bar in Islamorada.Shane Arscott told Deputy Garrett Test he was at the back bar at Hog Heaven just before midnight. He said he was saving...
View ArticleAnnual “SMART Ride” may cause traffic slow downs
The Annual “SMART Ride” bicycle fundraising event will be taking place this coming weekend. Approximately 450 bike riders will travel southbound from Miami to Key West beginning on November 14th at...
View ArticleWoman charged with stealing purse, using credit cards
A Stock Island woman was arrested Tuesday for stealing another woman’s purse and using the credit cards at several local businesses.21 year old Erica Palomino and the victim both work at the Key West...
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