Posts in category Law Enforcement

Woman arrested for child neglect   A 32-year-old Key Largo, Florida woman was arrested Saturday after threatening to harm a child. The child was not …

Two-day lobster mini-season is July 26, 27 The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone about the upcoming lobster mini-season. Anyone who plans to participate …

Sheriff’s Office makes another arrest in ongoing check-fraud investigation The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit in the Lower Keys has made an additional arrest as …

Come out for National Night Out! On Aug. 1, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office and our law enforcement, military, and community partners will host National Night …

Man arrested for assault A 25-year-old Tavernier, Florida man was arrested Tuesday after making threats with a knife. There were no reported serious injuries. Douglas …

Three arrested in methamphetamine case Three Key West, Florida men were arrested on drug-related charges after they were found sleeping at a storage locker business …

Two men cited in separate wildlife cases • A 37-year-old Miami, Florida man was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation at approximately …

Three arrested in large fraud/drug case Three people were arrested at a Key Largo motel Thursday after they were found to be in possession of …

Familiar law enforcement phone scam reported Multiple Keys residents have reported scammers posing as Monroe County Sheriff’s Office members asking for money and making threats …

Man arrested for speared lobster A 46-year-old man Miami, Florida man with previous wildlife violations was arrested Tuesday for spearing lobster in a Key Largo …

Two men arrested for fighting Two intoxicated men were arrested Tuesday for fighting at the Fourth of July fireworks show at Rowell’s Waterfront Park in …

Two men arrested in stolen oil case Two Miami-Dade County men were arrested Tuesday after they were caught stealing hundreds of gallons of used cooking …

Fleeing motorist arrested A 68-year-old reckless driver from Marathon, Florida was arrested Monday after fleeing from the Sheriff’s Office on U.S. 1. Edmund Christopher James …

Man cited for lobster violations A 26-year-old Hialeah, Florida man was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation Monday after he was found …

Marijuana bale found by boater   The Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 1:31 p.m. Saturday to the Big Pine Key Resort regarding a marijuana bale …

Motorist arrested on fentanyl/drug charges A 35-year-old Cape Coral, Florida woman was arrested Friday for multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop. Cecilia Theresa Armas …

Man with stolen firearm arrested A 47-year-old Scout Key, Florida man was arrested Thursday after setting fire to his ex-girlfriend’s belongings and possessing a stolen …

Man arrested for assault   A 73-year-old Big Coppitt Key, Florida man was arrested Wednesday after spitting on a woman and threatening to shoot her. …

Man arrested for theft A 24-year-old Homestead, Florida man was arrested Wednesday for stealing more than $1,800 worth of construction tools. Joseph Shaun Cepeda was …

Middle Keys alcohol-sales check On June 27, 2023, The Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division conducted an operation checking businesses that sell alcohol in the Middle …