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Lieutenant promoted prior to retirement
District One Lieutenant Donnie Elomina was recognized for 30 years with the Sheriff’s Office and was promoted to Captain prior to his retirement. He is planning to leave in early January. Here he is...
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More employee awards
Some more employee longevity awards from the Employee Awards ceremony....Major Chad Scibilia, Property Division Director Diana O'Dell and Sgt. Rick Martin for 30 years; Human Resources Executive...
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Clean up on Big Pine Key
This crew worked together recently to clean up a mile of highway on Big Pine Key adopted by the Sheriff’s Office in the Adopt a Highway program. Great job!
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Communications Officer helps deliver baby
Amanda Robinson, (on the left) Communications Supervisor, presenting a small token of appreciation for a job well done to Brittany Grenadier. On Monday October 19, Brittany answered a 9-1-1 call that...
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Deputy receives visit from bullet proof vest maker
Ed Hinchey, a Technical Specialist with the company Safariland, stopped by the Sheriff’s headquarters building Thursday to meet with Deputy Josh Gordon, whose life was saved when his Safariland vest...
View ArticleWoman arrested for business burglary
A woman was caught stealing items from a closed business by a security guard. She was arrested after the guard called the Sheriff’s Office.A security guard for the Yacht Club Marina in Key Largo told...
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Remembering fallen officer: David Cormier – killed November 19th, 1989
This week, members of the Sheriff’s Office are remembering an officer who was killed in the line of duty 25 years ago this week.David J. Cormier, 31 years old, was a reserve deputy for the Monroe...
View ArticleTwo more charged with vehicle burglary
Two more men have been charged in connection with vehicle burglaries in the Stock Island neighborhood of Key Haven.Several vehicles were burglarized. In one case, the suspects were caught on...
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Key Largo cleanup
The cleanup last Saturday in Key Largo was a huge success! Thanks to Here are a few photos from the event. Thanks to Boy Scout Troop 588 and Scout Dylan Knauer for organizing it. Thanks to everyone in...
View ArticleSheriff’s detectives investigate Wild Bird Center break-ins
Sheriff’s detectives are currently investigating break-ins at two affiliated businesses in the Upper Keys, the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center’s Sanctuary and the Mission Wild Bird Hospital.Sheriff’s...
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Lt. Colonel Tommy Taylor retires
The Sheriff's Office and many others in the community said goodbye to Lieutenant Colonel Tommy Taylor today at a formal retirement ceremony held at the main detention center on Stock Island. "Tommy"...
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Sheriff donates computers to Take Stock in Children
The Sheriff’s Office is donating a total of 10 computers to the Take Stock in Children program at Key West High School. The first three were delivered by Sheriff Ramsay in person Wednesday. In the...
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Doctor donates to Youth Ranches
Dr. Michael Sander is a regular donor to Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches and this year, achieved five star level donor status with his generous donation. In the photo, left to right, Florida Sheriff’s...
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Sheriff’s Office remembers fallen officer
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is remembering this week an officer who died in the line of duty November 26th, 2008.Sheriff's Deputy Nick Pham was killed in the line of duty in a traffic accident....
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Animal Farm Christmas Celebration coming up
Mark your calendars and join the Sheriff’s Office and the Sheriff’s Animal Farm on Sunday, December 13th for the Annual Christmas on the Farm celebration!Bring the family and join the fun at the farm;...
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Found and/or abandoned property
Here is a list list of found or abandoned property. The Sheriff's Office has exhausted all other avenues for finding the owners, so thank you to all of you for taking a look at this current list to see...
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Make this a happy holiday season – don’t drink and drive
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office will be out in force watching out for drunk and unsafe drivers this Thanksgiving weekend and during the month of December with the goal of making sure holiday travel...
View ArticleMan airlifted after fight; others attack responding deputies
One man was airlifted to a Miami hospital for injuries he sustained in an altercation on 15th Street in Marathon just before midnight Wednesday. Several men were arrested after they attacked deputies...
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Sheriff announces promotions
Lt. Donald Catala with Sheriff Rick RamsaySheriff Rick Ramsay announced several promotions today in the bureaus of law enforcement and corrections.Donald Catala, formerly detective sergeant of the...
View ArticleStock Island man faces multiple charges
A Stock Island man faces numerous charges after being stopped for speeding Saturday in the early morning hours.Sgt. Evan Calhoun stopped a white Kia sport utility vehicle just after 4 a.m. after he...
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