December 16, 2016 Editor s Note: The Sheriff s Office Weekly Rap-Up comes out on Friday afternoon If you have a submission, please send it to me and I will be happy to include it. Send it to beckyherrin@keysso.net, or in the courier to Deputy Becky Herrin, Media Relations Division, Headquarters building on Stock Island. This publication can be viewed on line at www.keysso.net/employees/weekly_rap_up/weekly_rap_up.htm Assessors spent the first part of the week visiting various parts of the agency as we go through out national reaccreditation process with CALEA. During the out brief, they both spoke of how impressed they were with our operations. Sgt. Syd Whitehouse s shift delivered these toys to a family in need in Key Largo. Right to left, Deputies Ignacio Molina, Jean Gonzalez, Dave Campbell and Matt Koval. The annual Holiday Pig Roast at headquarters was awesome with an estimated 153 people in attendance. Here are pig cookers Don Hiller, Patrick McCullah and Donnie Catala. Major Crimes Detective Manny Cuervo received his sergeant s stripes in advance of his retirement in January. We will miss you, Manny! The pig roast crowd gave him a standing ovation at the announcement of his retirement from the agency.
Animal Farm Christmas Many Sheriff s Office families came to the farm for Christmas; the farm had a total of 886 visitors for the Christmas party this year. Farmer Jeanne sends her thanks to all who helped out this year with the event. Weekly Rap Up - Page 2
Sugarloaf School Principal Harry Russel and School Superintendent Mark Porter gave School Resource Sgt. Glenn Test an award this week for all the time he has dedicated both to the school and to the district in his time in the SRO Unit. They also presented Sheriff Rick Ramsay with an award for his support of Safety Day at the school and his support of the community as a whole. Deputy Jenna Moeller and her dog Shakes received top honors from the SPCA for their extremely successful campaign to raise money for that worthy cause. Deputy Moeller would like to thank everyone who contributed to Shakes campaign for King. Deputies Shannon O Connell, Vincent Torres and Boyd Williams teaching girl scouts about first aid and what to do at an emergency before first responders arrive. Birthday Name Job Title 12/17 Rice, Alvarez Sergeant Detention Deputy 12/17 Valdes, Lazaro Deputy Sheriff 12/18 Gilroy, Zachary Detention Deputy 12/21 Arguello Castellon, Victor Sergeant Detention Deputy 12/21 Jenkins, Robin Communications Supervisor 12/22 Mimosa, Kevin Sergeant Deputy Sheriff Weekly Rap Up - Page 3 Reserve Deputy Vernon Lewis helping to transport children to the Shriner s Hospital in Tampa.
The Marathon District had their formal inspection with the infamous Colonel Lou Caputo doing his inspection thing. Deputy Rosary Ponce forgot her driver s license and tried to use someone else s - but the sharp eyed Colonel busted her. Everyone was looking sharp, though and passed their yearly dress inspection with flying colors. Deputies Joshua Baer and Jamie Buxton tackling some very large graffiti under the Vaca Cut Bridge. Sgt.s Yunier Galvez and Eric Mixon cleaned up graffiti in Islamorada this week. Deputies Donald Stulken and Jennifer Ettish cleaned up an area on Sugarloaf Key where kids like to hold parties, on Old Papy Road off of Sugarloaf Boulevard. Weekly Rap Up - Page 4
For Rent Upstairs 1/1 apartment...900 square feet with new porch, new roof, very clean and beautiful inside. This apartment is owned by Detective Thomas Hill s grandmother, and the electric and water are included into the $1,400. She prefers law enforcement tenants with good credit, no children, no pets, non-smokers. First and one month security required. Security can be paid in 2 or 3 installments, if necessary. One year lease required. Please contact me, Karma Hibler (Thomas s mother) at (954)579-8839 or Thomas Hill @ (954) 410-3036. Explorers from around the county showed up to help with a cleanup this past weekend on Indian Traffic Enforcement Sgt. Greg Korzen (left) and Traffic Deputy John McGee remind everyone to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this Holiday season. Driver s will see this banner as a reminder at the 19 mile marker of Highway U.S. One. Cleanup 12/19 The Rotary Club of Key Largo will be conducting its quarterly highway clean up Monday 12/19/2016 at MM 106 Circle K at 1630 hrs..it usually takes approximately 1 hour if anyone wants to participate. Bridge Run applications available If you are interested in running the 7 Mile Bridge Run please make contact with Captain Gene Thompson at the Marathon Substation 305-289- 2430 or via email. He will need the application back by Jan 18th at the latest. (no exceptions) as the race organizers have to have an exact count. Please share this information with Law enforcement only. Family and friends must apply thru the website when posted no exceptions. Members of Sgt. Yunier Galvez squad brush up on their skills in searching buildings this week at the Roth Building. Many members of the Sheriff s Office attended Safety Day at Sugarloaf School, talking to kids about law enforcement and how to stay safe. Left to right, Deputies Jon Riggs, David Lariz, Sgt. Eric Mixon and Lt. Glenn Test. Weekly Rap Up - Page 5
The Monroe County Sheriff s Office will be partnering with the Duck Key Property Owners Association for a Neighborhood Clean-Up Saturday January 28 th, 2017 at 9:00 AM Meeting Location Club Duck Key 100 San Juan Street Center Island Water and Trash Bags to be provided Weekly Rap Up - Page 6
+ = Raising money for our local Special Olympic Athletes Everyone is welcome! Sheriff Ramsay will be the hosting and seating guests When: Friday December 16, 2016, 6-9pm Where: Boonedock s on Ramrod Key Who: Monroe County Sheriff s Office and Monroe County Special Olympic Athletes. What: 100% of the tips given to Law Enforcement will be donated to Special Olympics Why: To make going to Special Olympics for our athletes a dream come true! If you would like to volunteer as a server please contact Jo Socha 305-393-2466 or Captain Jonathan Crane 305-797-8585 Weekly Rap Up - Page 7
Will Be Hosting: Community Free Food Distribution: Farm Share Partners with Commissioner Clayton Lopez of District VI, City of Key West, Florida Councilman Rodney Harris City of Miami Gardens, Florida Frederick Douglas School Black Educators Memorial Project, Inc. For more information call: (561) 480-7867 Food for 500 Families (first come first serve) WHEN: Saturday, December 17, 2016 WHERE: Matthew Gilleran Field (Soccer field) (Located at the foot of Petronia Street near Truman Waterfront) TIME: 9:00am 12:00pm We are going to put our resources where they are most needed by; providing the Right Services, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. Reverend Antonio Magwood, Pastor and First Lady Prophetess Tracy Magwood Weekly Rap Up - Page 8
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HOLIDAY POTLUCK The Bureau of Corrections will hold their Holiday Potluck: Place: Bureau of Corrections Major s Terrace Date: Wednesday, 12/21/16 Time: 12:00 noon If you wish to participate, please contact Mary Valdez with the dish you plan on bringing (305-293- 7338). Weekly Rap Up - Page 10
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SOLDIER RIDE KEY WEST SATURDAY JANUARY 7, 2017 TOGETHER WE RIDE AS ONE. SHOW YOUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND NATIONAL PRIDE BY JOINING THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN ON THEIR JOURNEY TO RECOVERY REGISTRATION FEES: 3-MILE COMMUNITY RIDE $20 REGISTER AT THE EVENT Enter Promo Code: PROMO2017 to receive a $5 discount All funds raised further the Wounded Warrior Project mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors START LOCATION: 12:45 PM VIETNAM LIVING MEMORIAL BAYVIEW PARK KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 (BETWEEN TRUMAN AVENUE AND JOSÉ MARTÍ DRIVE) FINISH LOCATION: 2 PM HARRY S. TRUMAN LITTLE WHITE HOUSE 111 FRONT STREET KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 COME CHEER ON WOUNDED WARRIORS DURING SOLDIER RIDE KEY WEST THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 10 am Cheer stop at Finnegan s on the Ocean 11:30 am Cheer stop at Marlin Ballpark FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 8:30 am VFW Upper Keys Post 10211, 10225 Overseas Hwy 9:30 am Cheer stop at Coral Shores High School (in Islamorada) 10:30 am 84001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada 12:15 pm Marathon Fire Station, 8900 Overseas Hwy 1:15 pm Bridge Park SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 10:30 11:45 am NASKW Boca Chica to Bayview Park SPONSORED BY 2016 Wounded Warrior Project, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Weekly Rap Up - Page 12
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4 th Annual Layton Community Clean Up The Layton Garden Club, City of Layton, and the Monroe County Sheriff s Office are planning a community clean up January 21, 2017 8:00 A.M. The Streets targeted for the clean up are South Layton Drive, Long Key Lake Drive, and one mile on both sides of the City s US One Corridor, especially along the bike path. We Need Your Help to make this event successful!!! Everyone is Welcome to participate. Please consider donating your time, golf cart, mechanical tongs or anything else you may think would be helpful. We will be providing disposable gloves, trash bags, drinking water and hand sanitizer. Join us at the front of the fire house at MM 68 oceanside at 8:00 a.m. We will be serving coffee in the morning and Grilled burgers and hotdogs will be served after the work is done. For more information on how you can volunteer or donate needed items, Please contact Suzanne Murchie at 305-664-2064 or s.murchie@yahoo.com Weekly Rap Up - Page 14