Posts in category Law Enforcement

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies across the nation are taking time this week to recognize the …

Deputy injured in traffic crash Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Deputy Andrew Leird, 49, was injured Tuesday morning while on patrol in a Marathon, …

Two men arrested for marine burglaries/thefts Two Stock Island, Florida men were arrested Tuesday following a Sheriff’s Office investigation into multiple marine-related GPS thefts in …

Quarterly award winners honored On Friday, the Sheriff’s Office held its Quarterly Member Awards ceremony in Marathon, Florida. Members of the First Quarter of 2024 …

Man arrested for fleeing after gun incident A 38-year-old Key Largo, Florida man was arrested Saturday after threatening someone with a gun and then fleeing …

Man arrested on drug charges A 48-year-old Big Pine Key, Florida man was arrested Thursday following a search warrant at a residence. Chad Steven Easter …

Jury duty scammer using fake-but-official-looking certified mail   The Sheriff’s Office continues to warn residents of fake jury duty scams wherein thieves are posing as …

Man arrested on drug charges A 48-year-old Big Pine Key, Florida man was arrested Thursday following a search warrant at a residence. Chard Seven Easter …

Significant Conviction in Key West Houseboat Burglary and Identity Theft Case Key West, FL Following an extensive investigation into a burglary at Garrison Bight Marina, …

Man dies in dive-related incident A 28-year-old man from Alberta, Canada who was free-diving off Key West, Florida died after being found in the water …

Two arrested in knife incident A man and woman — both of Marathon, Florida — were arrested after an argument with another man that included …

Weapons found during traffic stop A 31-year-old Homestead, Florida motorist wanted in a hit-and-run investigation was arrested Thursday after marijuana and guns were found. Eldrick …

Sentencing of Angel Font by Judge Mark Wilson Following Negotiated Plea In a significant legal development, Angel Font 23, has been sentenced by Judge Mark …

Monroe County State Attorney’s Office Announces Sentencing in Vincent Crossland Cases Key West, FL – The Monroe County State Attorney’s Office has successfully concluded a …

Woman arrested for drugs A 33-year-old Marathon, Florida woman was arrested Wednesday for cocaine and other drug-related charges. Jasmine Janay Laster was charged with possession …

Nolo Contendere Plea and Conviction in Recurrent Trespassing Case with Aggravating Circumstances Key West, FL – The Monroe County State Attorney’s Office announces the conviction …

Man arrested for battery on a law enforcement officer A 32-year-old Homestead, Florida man was arrested Saturday in Key Largo for battery on a law …

Student arrested for fake bomb/gun threats A 16-year-old Islamorada, Florida female was arrested Friday for making a fake bomb and gun threat at Coral Shores …

Man arrested for resisting arrest   A 41-year-old Key Largo, Florida man was arrested Saturday for resisting arrest. There were no reported injuries. David Bernie …

Sheriff’s Office Deputy arrested for burglary faces additional charges Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alexander Morales Jr., 26, was charged Thursday with four counts of …