Man airlifted after being jumped, beaten in Key West
A Big Pine Key man was airlifted to Miami for treatment of head injuries after he was jumped by someone in the city of Key West and beaten.Deputy Tyler Blanton responded to Fisherman’s Hospital in...
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Sheriff honors employees of the year
Last week, the Sheriff’s Office held its Employee of the Year award ceremony in Marathon. The five award winners are from all areas of the Sheriff’s Office – law enforcement, corrections, support,...
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Group works together to save dog's life
Dr. Gerry Diethelm of Marathon Veterinary Hospital presented a commendation to Sheriff’s Sgt. Spenser Bryan, Communications Officer Amanda Robinson and Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Christine Gracy....
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Three promoted to sergeant
Three members of the Sheriff’s Office were promoted to sergeant recently. Sgt. Bobby Burkett is assigned to the Islamorada Sheriff’s district; Sgt.s Scott Ward and Sheila Seago are assigned to the...
View ArticleRobbery at Upper Keys Convenience Store
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a robbery at an Upper Keys convenience store.Detective Jacques Rozek has been assigned as lead investigator in the case. He says he has identified the man who...
View ArticleTraffic alert for the weekend
An event in Key Largo is expected to disrupt traffic in the area of the 104 mile marker on Saturday.The Key Largo Saint Patrick’s Day parade will be taking place at 1 p.m. on Saturday. It will travel...
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Easter on the Animal Farm this Sunday
Join the Sheriff’s Office this Sunday, March 13th, annual Easter on the Animal Farm celebration!Bring the family and join the fun at the farm; the event is free of charge and offers something for...
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Scam alert – Marathon area
A company that calls itself “Sports Media” is reportedly attempting to sell advertisements to businesses in the Marathon area for a “Marathon High School 2016 Spring Sports Poster”. This is a scam and...
View ArticleKitchen worker charged with introducing contraband to jail facility
A contract worker at the Stock Island Detention Center has been arrested. She is charged with sending letters to an inmate being held in the facility, which constitutes introducing contraband to the...
View ArticleCorrections Deputy arrested
A Sheriff’s Corrections deputy was arrested today. He is accused of arranging a deal to take money from an inmate in exchange for favors.26 year old Zachary Reams is accused of offering favors,...
View ArticleMan flees from deputies, abandons child
A man fled on foot from deputies, abandoning a small child in his car Wednesday night.Key West Police got a call around 10 p.m. from a woman asking them to check on her husband and small child. She...
View ArticleCharges mount against Key West man in multiple cases
A Key West man faces numerous charges on numerous separate cases including operating a chop shop, burglary, grand theft, fleeing and eluding police and assaulting law enforcement officers.The cases...
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Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run coming up
The annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run is set for Friday, April 8th at 9 a.m. It will start at the Florida Keys Community College Public Safety Building on Stock Island at 9 a.m.Local...
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Tackling graffiti - again
The Sheriff's Office continues to paint out graffiti county-wide. Here are some pictures of deputies in the Lower Keys and in the Upper Keys as they tackle the unsightly vandalism including a large...
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Explorers practice building searches
Post 905 Explorers practice building searches in preparation for a state competition later in the year. Instructors included SRO Deputies Larry O’Neill, Dave Stark and Will Schlegelmilch.
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Robot a hit at school
The Bomb Squad visited with Mrs. McKenzie’s robotics class at Sugarloaf School. In the photo, Lt. Mike DiGiovanni shows kids in the class the bomb robot and how it works.
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Helping out!
Sgt. Jason Madnick, helping out a stranded motorist on the 18 mile stretch who ran out of gas.
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Cleaning up!
Deputy Lazaro Valdes organized a clean up of the area underneath the Cow Key Channel bridge. The crew from Infrastructure Corporation of America (ICA) removed three bicycles, numerous tires, broken...
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