Human remains found on Summerland Key
The skeletal remains of a human body were found in a vacant lot on Summerland Key Monday afternoon.Two men and a woman visiting the Florida Keys told Deputy Freddy Rodriguez they stopped at about 3...
View ArticleTwo arrested in connection with stabbing
Two men were arrested late Monday after a stabbing incident on Stock Island.Deputies responded to reports of a fight and possible stabbing at Roy’s Trailer Park, 6500 Maloney Avenue on Stock Island at...
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Wounded Warriors to ride through the Keys Friday
There will be a Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride coming up on Friday. I am posting here a flyer with an outline of the times the soldiers will be riding through the Florida Keys. We have found in...
View ArticleVideo about the Sheriff's Office Animal Farm
A great video production about the Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Farm by "Great Big Story", a video production group affiliated with CNN. They visited the farm recently and obviously enjoyed there...
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Sheriff announces next Citizen’s Police Academies
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its next Citizen’s Police Academies starting in February and we are looking for people who are interested in learning more about law enforcement and...
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Wounded Warriors ride through parts of the Keys
Wounded Warriors rode through parts of the Florida Keys today, from the VFW Hall in Key Largo to Coral Shores High School, then on to Islamorada. They were bused to the Marathon Fire Station for lunch...
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Deputies help with cleanup effort
Detention Deputies Jameson Parker and Steven Jaroszewski participated in a Health Department adopt a highway cleanup on December 12th in the area of Key Haven.
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Formal inspection in Marathon
Colonel Lou Caputo does love his job, especially when he gets to break out the Q-tips and inspect weapons for cleanliness! Here he is in Marathon, at their recent formal inspection.
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Sheriff’s sergeant recognized for his service
Sheriff’s Traffic Enforcement Sergeant Kevin Mimosa was honored by the Wounded Warrior Project. For the past 11 years, Sgt. Mimosa has helped to organize the escorts for the Wounded Warrior Soldier...
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Longtime employee retires
Longtime employee Captain Donnie Elomina retired from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office last week after 30 years with the agency.At a luncheon held on Friday, friends and colleagues said goodbye to...
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Explorer Color Guard
Looking sharp! The Sheriff’s Explorer Post 906 in Marathon presented the colors for the first time at the Marathon / Coral Shores varsity basketball game on December 18th at Marathon High School. The...
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Drug Drop program: Environmentally friendly way to dispose of medications
Reminder: The Sheriff’s Office will accept old or outdated medicationsNote: The Sheriff's Office will not accept medications from commercial establishmentsMonroe County – The Monroe County The...
View ArticleMan arrested for making a false bomb threat
A Stock Island man was arrested Thursday night for making a false bomb threat and misuse of 911.41 year old Osmel Garcia called 911 at 6:45 p.m. and said there was a suspicious package on 2nd Street,...
View ArticleIowa man faces charges for gun threats
An Iowa man was arrested Thursday night after he pulled a gun on another man staying at the same motel.According to reports by Deputy Thomas Amador, both the victim and the suspect are staying at the...
View ArticleVehicle burglaries in the Upper Keys
A number of vehicles were burglarized in the Upper Keys Friday with similar methods of entry used.Suspects smashed windows in the vehicles in order to reach valuables left visible inside. The Sheriff’s...
View ArticleCraig’s List ad leads to more charges in boat theft case
A Craig’s list ad listing a stolen boat motor for sale led to further charges in connection with a boat theft case on Duck Key in August of 2015.The 17 foot Action Craft boat on a trailer was stolen...
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Explorer Post learns about leadership
Upper Keys Explorer Post 905 learned about leadership from Retired Army Colonel James Peterson, a West Point graduate who served in Vietnam and was an instructor at the Army War College. He travels the...
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Sheriff's employees win cooking awards
Captain Corey Bryan, Lt. Al Ramirez and Det. Jacques Rozek participated in a charity event called “Chopped” involving local police and firefighters cooking an appetizer, main course and dessert. Al...
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