Posts in category Law Enforcement

Man arrested for marine theft A 34-year-old Big Coppitt Key man was arrested Sunday for stealing a $1,550 fishfinder from a boat on Stock Island. …

left to right: Detention Deputy of the Quarter Larry Carey, Deputy Sheriff of the Quarter Detective Mario Benedetti, Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Support Member of the …

Inmate charged with battery A 33-year-old Key West inmate is facing an additional criminal charge after he attacked his cellmate Thursday. Christopher James Callen was …

Man arrested in domestic choking incident A 39-year-old Marathon man was arrested Thursday after images appeared on social media of him choking a woman. Eric …

Speeding motorist arrested after fleeing A 40-year-ol Miami-Dade County man was arrested Tuesday for fleeing from a Deputy on U.S. 1. Eduardo Jesus Rosales-Montero was …

Burglary suspect arrested A 48-year-old Key Largo man was arrested Tuesday for multiple business burglaries as well as burglary of a residence. Shane Everett Earp …

Keys Energy work to impact Lower Keys traffic Contractors with Keys Energy Services will be working on U.S. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. …

Motorist arrested for trafficking amphetamines   A 42-year-old Key West man was arrested Thursday for possessing a large amount of amphetamines. Kennith Elijah Sargent was …

Man dies in diving incident A 73-year-old Palm Harbor, Florida man was found deceased in the water by the Sheriff’s Office Dive Team Thursday morning. Rainer …

Have a safe Halloween by following these safety reminders The Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists and residents of some Halloween safety tips as activities appear …

Motorist arrested on drug charge A 40-year-old Key Largo man was arrested on a drug charge Monday after he was reported driving recklessly. Kristian David …

Man cited for undersized lobster A 24-year-old Hollywood, Florida man was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation for possessing four undersized lobster. …

Man arrested for trafficking fentanyl A 66-year-old Key West man was arrested Thursday for possessing a large amount of fentanyl. Uthon Lee Sloan was charged …

Promotions and leadership changes at Sheriff’s Office Some familiar faces will be inhabiting new spaces at the Sheriff’s Office in the coming days and weeks …

From left to right: Sgt. Edward Sabillon, Sgt. Alvarez Rice, Accreditation Specialist Mary Valdez, Maj. Tim Age, Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission Chairman (FCAC) and Highlands County Sheriff Paul …

Man arrested on gun/drug charges A 29-year-old Miami man was arrested Tuesday for possessing cocaine and a stolen handgun. Ernesto Diaz was charged with grand …

Man arrested for stealing from Upper Keys store A 61-year-old Hialeah man was arrested Saturday for stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a …

From left to right: College of the Florida Keys Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Bill Irwin, Key West Police Department Chief Sean Brandenburg, Director …

Traffic alert for the Lower Keys Utility/construction work on U.S. 1 near Mile Marker 11.5 caused significant back-ups and delays in the Lower Keys Thursday. …

Woman arrested after kicking/biting Deputies  A 26-year-old Florida City woman was arrested Wednesday night for biting and kicking Deputies after causing a scene at an …