Posts in category Law Enforcement

Reckless driver arrested for fleeing A 23-year-old Cudjoe Key man was arrested Sunday for fleeing after crashing into another car. Jorge Daniel Aguinaga was charged …

Woman arrested for fraud   A 39-year-old Hialeah, Florida woman was arrested Thursday for stealing more than $4,400 by forging checks. Maygret Izquierdo Martinez faces …

The Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride is back this weekend The Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride is taking place Friday, Jan. 6, and Saturday, Jan. 7, …

Warrant issued for juvenile in school threats case The Sheriff’s Office has obtained a warrant for an 11-year-old male responsible for the recent threats. The …

Increased law enforcement presence at Keys schools The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a social media threat regarding Key Largo School.  The investigation is ongoing. The …

Felon arrested for gun possession A 36-year-old Knox, Indiana man was arrested Monday after two firearms and ammunition were located in his vehicle. Emmanuel Tepes …

Sheriff’s Office assists federal law enforcement during weekend spike in refugee arrivals in the Keys The Sheriff’s Office has been assisting federal law enforcement agents …

Man arrested for attempted theft A 34-year-old Hialeah, Florida man was arrested Friday after he attempted to leave an Upper Keys pharmacy without paying for …

Body found on Wisteria Island identified The body found on Wisteria Island at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2022, has been identified as 67-year-old …

RIDE SAFE FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE! Let Key West Transit’s Safe Ride do the driving! WHEN:  Saturday, Dec. 31st, 5 p.m until 1:45 a.m. FARE:  $2 per …

Body found on Wisteria Island An adult male was found dead on Wisteria Island on December 25. Identification is pending notification of next of kin. …

Couple arrested for child abuse A Fort Myers, Florida couple was arrested following a traffic stop Tuesday for keeping a toddler in their care in …

Expect heavy traffic this holiday season Sheriff Rick Ramsay is alerting motorists and residents that we are entering one of the busiest times of the …

Sheriff’s Office returns excess funds  Sheriff Rick Ramsay announced Tuesday the Sheriff’s Office returned or will be returning $2,502,538 in excess funds that it did …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR / THE BIPARTISAN JANUARY 6 COMMITTEE By Roger C. Kostmayer The short version of this committee’s final TV report is former …

Home burglar flees on U.S. 1 A 43-year-old Stratford, Connecticut man was arrested Thursday after breaking into an Islamorada home and fleeing from Deputies on …

Two women arrested for stabbing/cutting each other Two resort housekeepers were arrested Wednesday for stabbing and cutting each other with knives during an argument. Clodine …

Three arrested on drug charges Three men were arrested Tuesday after marijuana and a handgun were found following a traffic stop in Key Largo. De’Andre …

Man arrested for pointing gun at coworker   A 27-year-old construction worker from Memphis, Tennessee threatened to shoot a coworker with a gun Wednesday during …

Man arrested for stabbing another man A 27-year-old Tulsa, Oklahoma man was arrested Monday for stabbing a Geiger Key man at Boca Chica Beach. Dilon …