On Monday, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm Supervisor Jeanne Selander accepted a check for $800 from the non-profit Southernmost Coconut Castaways as part of their Jump Up fundraiser held at the Viva Argentinian Steakhouse & Saloon in Key West. Thank you to SCC and Viva for being great partners! MCSO couldn't do what we do without all the wonderful community support! Pictured from left: SCC President Joy Bollinger, SCC Associate Board Member Randall Stone, Farmer Jeanne Selander, SCC Vice President Murray Cox, and SCC Treasurer Jan Hall ..read more

A 72-year-old Hollywood, Florida man was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation Monday for possessing over-the-limit fish. Deputies Jacob Ladd and Anthony Zito were patrolling Bahia Honda Bridge at approximately 1:42 a.m. when they inspected the catch of Jose Casero. He possessed seven mangrove snapper. The limit is five. For more information on wildlife regulations go to www.myfwc.com   ..read more

A 42-year-old Immokalee, Florida motorist on U.S. 1 was arrested on multiple drug charges as well as a weapons-related violation. Robert Ramos was charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition, possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ramos was stopped while driving a Ford pickup truck with an expired tag northbound near Mile Marker 49 at 12:10 a.m. Saturday. There was a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the truck. The following was found: • One handgun magazine containing 10 .45-caliber bullets • 1.2 grams of methamphet ..read more

A 50-year-old Big Pine Key, Florida man was arrested Friday for breaking into a church. David Alan Barenz was charged with trespassing as well as two previous counts of failure to appear. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the Keys Vineyard Church on Big Pine Key at approximately 7:47 p.m. regarding a burglary. Barenz was found inside and taken into custody without incident ..read more

Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay formally signed paperwork Wednesday at the Sheriff’s Office Aviation Hangar at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport to acquire three new Leonardo AW139 helicopters which will replace the Trauma Star program’s Sikorski S76 fleet over the next two years. The three new AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters meet Trauma Star’s critical life-saving mission profile: They are able to fly the distance, carry the payloads, and utilize the current landing zones in the Florida Keys. “These new aircraft can fly two patients, medical equipment, medical staff, and ..read more

A 39-year-old Marathon, Florida man was arrested Monday for threatening military aircraft. Michael Angelo Robulock was charged with threatening to discharge a destructive device. Robulock told the Sheriff’s Office the military was flying helicopters over his residence, adding that he would launch rockets at them if they flew below 1,000 feet. He stated, “If these (expletive deleted) keep flying over my house, they’re going to get a rocket.” He was taken into custody without incident. The Sheriff’s Office notified the U.S. Navy of Robulock’s statements and subsequent arrest ..read more

A 61-year-old Marathon, Florida man was arrested Monday for breaking into a business and stealing alcohol. Benigno Cruz Torres was charged with burglary, property damage, and possession of marijuana. The Overseas Pub & Grill in Marathon reported their business was burglarized Monday with approximately $217 in alcohol stolen and approximately $200 done in property damage. Detectives quickly identified Cruz Torres as the suspect. Cruz Torres admitted to burglarizing the business and was taken into custody within hours of the incident. He possessed approximately 11 grams of marijuana at the t ..read more

A 42-year-old Fort Lauderdale, Florida motorist was arrested Monday after reaching speeds greater than 100 mph while fleeing from the Sheriff’s Office. Carolyn Marie Frawley was charged with fleeing and eluding. The Sheriff’s Office observed a southbound Chevrolet Tahoe near 37th Street on U.S. 1. in Marathon speeding at approximately 1:36 a.m. The Tahoe stopped near Mile Marker 47, and then took off at a high rate of speed, reaching 112 mph. The Sheriff’s Office successfully spiked the vehicle’s tires near Mile Marker 32. Frawley, the driver and sole occupant, was taken into custody without f ..read more

A 57-year-old Homestead, Florida man was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation Saturday for possessing an undersized fish. Islamorada Marine Deputy Martin Digrius was patrolling Lignumvitae Channel near Mile Marker 77.7 when he observed Jose Angeles Montero Bravo fishing. An inspection revealed Montero Bravo to be in possession of a yellowtail snapper four inches in length. The required length is 12 inches. For more information about fish regulations go to www.myfwc.com   ..read more

Two Lower Keys juveniles were arrested Sunday after threatening to kill a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant. “I will not tolerate threats of violence against my personnel and I want to commend the Deputies and Detectives who worked so quickly to find and arrest those responsible for making these threats,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. Johnny Javier Sanchez, 16, of Key West, and Jose Alberto Gutierrcs-Ruiz, 16, of Stock Island, face charges of burglary with assault on a law enforcement officer, threatening a law enforcement officer, and disorderly conduct.   The victim found the fro ..read more