Sheriff’s Office Deputy arrested for Burglary

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alexander Morales Jr., 26, was arrested by the Key West Police Department Monday for felony Burglary of a Dwelling and misdemeanor Criminal Mischief.

“I have placed Morales on administrative leave without pay pending a pre-determination hearing regarding his employment with the Sheriff’s Office,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “I am committed to keeping this community informed of significant events that occur in this agency.”

Morales broke into the female victim’s — an ex-girlfriend —residence via a bedroom window to confront her regarding a domestic issue at approximately 4:12 a.m. on April 15, 2024, according to the Key West Police Department.

The Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division is also investigating. Morales was hired on Jan. 3, 2022.

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