Posts in category Law Enforcement

Motorist arrested after fleeing from traffic stop A 29-year-old Miami man was arrested Thursday afternoon after driving away during a traffic stop. Ryan Scott Brooks …

Longtime Sheriff’s Office lieutenant promoted Sheriff Rick Ramsay promoted Lt. Alberto “Al” Ramirez to the rank of Captain Wednesday afternoon before a standing room only …

Man arrested after ruckus at Upper Keys hotel A 34-year-old Miami man was arrested Sunday after fighting with family, hotel staff and Deputies. Nelson Borges …

Two arrested on drug charges Two Key Largo women were arrested Friday afternoon following a search warrant at a residence on the 101000 block of …

Suspected marijuana package found floating in marina Construction workers found a package of suspected marijuana floating in an Ocean Reef marina Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Office …

Two arrested after traffic stop on drug/gun charges A Homestead man and a Miami man were arrested Monday night after a traffic stop on U.S. …

Driver arrested on drug charges    A 31-year-old Key Largo man was arrested Tuesday night for hit-and-run and drug charges after striking a sign and …

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Heavy traffic expected Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for traffic in the Florida Keys and …

Couple arrested after fleeing A Broward County couple was taken into custody Monday after fleeing from Deputies in the Lower Keys. Brandon Zambrano, 21, from …

Man arrested on drug charges A 41-year-old Key Largo man was arrested Saturday after a litany of drugs, syringes and pipes were found in his …

Cocaine bale found washed ashore A bale containing suspected cocaine was found by two fishermen Monday evening near Mile Marker 78. The two anglers reported …

Robert Spottswood (left) accepts a plaque honoring his father, former Monroe County Sheriff John M. Spottswood, from Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Richard Swearingen …

Man arrested after reaching speeds of 100 mph on U.S. 1 A 24-year-old Kendall, Florida man was arrested Saturday afternoon after fleeing from law enforcement …

Inmate vaccinations for COVID-19 underway at Keys jails The Sheriff’s Office is currently vaccinating detainees who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Registered nurses contracted …

Keys getting more phone scams The Sheriff’s Office is receiving additional reports of people receiving phone scams from criminals claiming to be in law enforcement …

Changes in hurricane reentry decal system Sheriff Rick Ramsay wants to remind residents that now is the time to prepare for hurricane season. “That means …

Fifth-grader charged after stabbing two students An 11-year-old Sugarloaf School student was charged with two counts of aggravated battery Tuesday after stabbing two students with …

Purrfect outcome after Deputies save kitten Middle Keys Deputies saved a kitten Monday after they found it hitching a ride under Deputy Jonathan Rodriguez’s patrol …

Man cited for undersized snappers A 22-year-old Miami angler was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation Saturday afternoon after he was found …