Posts in category Law Enforcement

Burglar arrested in Islamorada A 24-year-old Islamorada man was arrested Thursday night after he was found burglarizing a vehicle. Jonathan Nils Pearson was charged with …

New K9 joins the Sheriff’s Office The Sheriff’s Office K9 Deja will officially retire this week after 10 years of service and pass the torch …

FDOT to close Seven Mile Bridge for repairs tonight into Thursday morning The Florida Department of Transportation announced Wednesday afternoon they will be closing down …

Sheriff’s Office, FWC and Coast Guard conducting Boot Key Harbor operation Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay announced Monday that the Sheriff’s Office — working closely …

Longtime West Marine thief arrested in the Keys A 54-year-old Coral Springs, Florida man with numerous pending cases and warrants for stealing from West Marine …

Man arrested for illegal dumping of concrete A 26-year-old Homestead man was arrested Wednesday for dumping concrete in a posted wildlife area. Pedro Vasquez was …

COVID-19 scam reported The Sheriff’s Office recently received a report from a resident regarding a new phone text scam. The reporting person received a text …

Man arrested for driving stolen construction vehicle A 35-year-old intoxicated man was arrested early Wednesday morning for driving a stolen construction asphalt grader on U.S. …

Arrested man leaps from ambulance, later captured A 35-year-old Big Pine Key arrestee who ingested four baggies of heroin leapt from an ambulance and fled …

Woman dies in snorkeling incident off Key West A 63-year-old Port Orange, Florida woman died at Lower Keys Medical Center on Stock Island Sunday after …

Man airlifted after shark attack off Marathon A 30-year-old Atlanta, Georgia man was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami Sunday morning after he was …

Man cited for illegal lobsters A 44-year-old Omega, Georgia man was issued a mandatory notice to appear in court citation Friday after he was caught …

Texas man dies in diving incident A 64-year-old Trinidad, Texas man died Wednesday after a dive on the SS Benwood Wreck off Key Largo. Blake …

Wanted man arrested after standoff on Stock Island A 34-year-old Stock Island man was arrested Wednesday after a two-hour standoff with the Sheriff’s Office and …

Three men pulled from water in Marathon The Sheriff’s Office is investigating after three men — two of which had to be hospitalized — were …

Man arrested after gun incident A 22-year-old Key Largo man was arrested Saturday after wielding a handgun during a fracas that also included brass knuckles. …

A back-to-school note from the Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Office Deputies and School Resource Officers will be out in force as many children will be returning …

Large amount of drugs found in vehicle A 27-year-old Hialeah, Florida man faces multiple drug-related charges after he was found on Saturday in possession of …

Man arrested after fleeing from Deputies A 61-year-old Key West man was arrested Thursday night after leaving the scene of a crash and fleeing from …

Three rescued after boat overturns Three boaters from Miami were rescued Wednesday about two miles offshore after their vessel overturned. The Florida Fish and Wildlife …