Shooting on Private Property (Yes this again)

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1 March 7, 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 Shooting on Private Property (Yes this again) Facts: You respond to a shots fired call and find a resident shooting at a target with a.22 caliber rifle in his fenced in back yard. What can you do? Law: A shots fired report may justify entry, where the facts and circumstances create a reasonable concern there might be someone injured and/or in need of help inside. In this case, however, the person is obviously shooting at a target, and there is no reason to believe anyone is injured. A consensual encounter is likely your best course of action. If your investigation does not reveal any additional facts, you should determine if the subject is violating Florida Statute Discharging Firearm in Public or on Residential Property. This statute was amended again this legislative session and is effective as of February 24, (4) Any person who recreationally discharges a firearm outdoors, including target shooting, in an area that the person knows or reasonably should know is primarily residential in nature and that has a residential density of one or more dwelling units per acre, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s or s This subsection does not apply: (a) To a person lawfully defending life or property or performing official duties requiring the discharge of a firearm; (b) If, under the circumstances, the discharge does not pose a reasonably foreseeable risk to life, safety, or property; or (c) To a person who accidentally discharges a firearm. It is important you note the exclusions, in particular (4)(b). These exclusions must be factored into your probable cause determination. Therefore, you must determine if the following elements exist: (1) The subject recreationally discharged a firearm outdoors, (2) The discharge occurred in an area the person knew or should have known is primarily residential and has a residential density of one or more dwelling units per acre; and (3) The discharge poses a reasonably foreseeable risk to life, safety, or property. Bottom Line: I strongly recommend you call me and/or the State Attorney s Office if you encounter this situation. The issue of what poses a reasonably foreseeable risk to life, safety, or property will need to be determined on a case by case basis. I have placed Florida Statutes in the legal updates folder for your reading enjoyment. If you have a question or an issue you would like me to address please or call.

2 Employees of the year honored at special ceremony in Marathon Sheriff s Office employees of the year were honored at a ceremony in Marathon on Friday. Left to right, Reserve Harrold Knowles, Deputy Sheriff Spencer Curry, Support Member Michael Grattan, Explorer David Williams, Detention Deputy Robert Salter pictured with Sheriff Rick Ramsay. Dr. Gerry Diethelm presented a commendation to Sgt. Spenser Bryan, Dispatcher Amanda Robinson and Trooper Christine Gracy. The group was responsible for saving a dog s life; the family of the dog was stuck in a lengthy traffic delay due to an accident; the dog was dying and needed to get to the Marathon Veterinary Clinic ASAP. They worked together and made it happen. Great job!!!! Weekly Rap Up - Page 2 Deputy George Rosemeyer was promoted to sergeant in preparation for his retirement after 23 years with the Sheriff s Office.

3 New employee Cory Snider wanted to introduce himself. He is now working at the Key West Airport as an AST. Welcome aboard, Cory! Deputy Nelson Sanchez is The Big Kahuna. He took part in a competition to raise money for the Good Health Clinic in Tavernier and raised over $6,000 to claim the title. Here he is being dunked in icy water as part of his dedication to the cause! Citizen Police Academies in all three areas of the Keys are underway. Here are photos from last week s Upper Keys CPA, with Sheriff Rick Ramsay addressing the group. Savannah Grace was born on March 2nd to Detention Deputy Erica Albury and Court Security Deputy William Kreiss. Proud Grandma is Finance Executive Director Lisa Knowles. Birthday Name Job Title 3/3 Martinez Haydee Secretary 3/4 Fraser Christopher Deputy Sheriff 3/4 Scott Danilo Detention Deputy 3/9 Pettorini James Deputy Sheriff 3/9 Rosemeyer George Deputy Sheriff 3/10 Whiteman Amber Juvenile Diversion Counselor 3/11 Keen John Detention Deputy Weekly Rap Up - Page 3 March 1st was Detention Deputy Lenny Alonzo s 25th Anniversary with the Sheriff s Office. Congrats, Lenny!

4 Lt. Nancy Alvarez and others from the Sheriff s Office helped out with a cleanup organized by a 14 year old named Izabella. Called Help End All Litter (HEAL), she has made it her mission to clean up litter and educate others her age about the environment. This event was in Islamorada and Indian Key on February 27th. Deputies Spencer Curry, Boyd Williams, Daren Jensen, Jorge Prince, Todd Jones and Freddy Rodriguez taking care of graffiti in the Lower Keys. Before and after photos of graffito on a building at the 106 mile marker in Key Largo painted out by Deputy Bryan Cross. Weekly Rap Up - Page 4

5 Post 905 Explorers practice building searches in preparation for a state competition later in the year. Able teachers were SRO Deputies Larry O Neill, Dave Stark and Will Schlegelmilch. The Key Largo Children s play group visited at the Roth Building and met Lt. Al Ramirez, Capt. Don Fanelli and McGruff the Crime Dog. Monroe County Special Olympics games were held in Key West this weekend. Regional games will be held next weekend in Key West, in the Higgs Beach area beginning at 9am. Pictured are Olympians and volunteers Captain Lee Ann Holroyd and local student volunteer, Caber Bausmith, wearing white shirts. In red, Upper Keys team members Heyden Finney (left) who took three first place ribbons and Matthew Dalton who took two first place ribbons and one second place ribbon. Our own law enforcement family provides a great deal of financial support for Special Olympics in Monroe County, through the law enforcement torch run. Jo Socha has t-shirts, hats, and polos available for sale; call her at The Torch Run is April 8th. Contact Jo for more information. Special Olympics athletes oath Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. District 4/5 CIU donated food for a luncheon at HOB Elementary School s Head Start Father s Involvement Workshop on February 25th. Weekly Rap Up - Page 5 The Bomb Squad visited with Mrs. McKenzie s robotics class at Sugarloaf School. Above, Lt. Mike DiGiovanni shows kids in the class the bomb robot and how it works.

6 For Rent Homestead townhouse at Venetia Grove. Large (1,531 sq ft) 3 BR, 2 1/2 baths. Newer ceramic tile floors 1st floor, carpet in BR s. Recently painted. All appliances incl washer/dryer. Guard gated community with pool. Close to US 1, to Keys, schools, shopping, parks, Baptist Hospital. $1,250 / month. Call Jeff to see. Camille s Restaurant reminder Denise Chelekis from Camille s Restaurant in Key West wants to remind all of those who are participating in the Saint Patty s Day bar stroll in Key West this week to call in advance if you want to seat a group at the restaurant for breakfast. She can t guarantee she can accommodate groups if you don t call ahead. The number is Samuel s House fund raiser The Samuel s House Women of Integrity and Men of Valor luncheon will be held this Thursday at the Marriott Beachside Hotel beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $70 each; call , ext They are also looking for donations for the silent auction. Retirement party for Gina Carmona Location: Sheriff s Office-Detention Facility Date: March 30, College Road Stock Island Time: 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. We are asking that anyone interested in coming, please bring a covered dish for the event. You can sign up with Pam Hancock at (305) or by at hancock-pamela@monroecounty-fl.gov. If you would rather give a donation, please send to Pam through courier at Stop 1 or to Tamara Snider, MCSO Administrative Building. Gina has been with Monroe County for 24 ½ years and will be missed by all who had the pleasure in working with her. Weekly Rap Up - Page 6

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10 EASTER BUNNY CAR WASH FUNDRASIER Parents bring your children to come meet the Easter Bunny while you get your car washed by Monroe County Sheriff s Office Explorers from Marathon Middle/High School. Saturday, March 19, :00 AM 3:00 PM IBERIABANK 5601 Overseas HWY Marathon, FL ALL DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT THE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF S EXPLORERS POST 906 For more info, please contact Deputy SRO Derick Velez Derick.Velez@KeysSchools.com Weekly Rap Up - Page 10

11 EASTER ON THE FARM Sunday, March 13, pm 3pm Come visit the animals and take a photo with the Easter Bunny! The egg hunt will begin at 1pm when the gates open. Please bring your own Easter basket. (Limit 10 eggs per child.) MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Children s Animal Farm (Located at the Detention Center on Stock Island) 5501 College Road Key West, FL For more information, contact Jeanne Selander at Weekly Rap Up - Page 11

12 Come join us as we say good bye to Deputy George Rosemeyer 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY TUESDAY MARCH 15, 2016 NooN To 3:00 pm FAREwEll luncheon AT THE RoTH BUilDiNg FRoNT CoNFERENCE RooM Special Roast & farewell by Colonel Caputo ***RSVP to Lt. Nancy Alvarez or Sgt. Jennifer Torres A dish or donation is requested if possible... If not it is just more important you be there to wish George an awesome good luck & farewell. Weekly Rap Up - Page 12

13 SOUP/CHILI CROCKPOT COOKOFF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, :30 A.M TO 1:30P.M. LOCATION: SHERIFF S OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM 50 HIGH POINT ROAD, TAVERNIER FUNDRAISER FOR SPRING FLING PARTY PRICE: $5.00 (SAMPLE ALL OR SELECT A BOWL OF ONE OF YOUR FAVORITES) PLEASE RSVP BY FRIDAY, MARCH 4 TH to either Peggy Bryan at pbryan@keysso.net, or Susan Johnson at susan.johnson@keyscourts.net, ALL THOSE WISHING TO ENTER THE SOUP/CHILI CONTEST, PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN OR PEGGY FOR THE DETAILS. WHO WILL WIN THE GOLDEN Soup spoon award? JUDGES FOR COOKOFF: Circuit Court Judge Luis Garcia, Islamorada Village Manager Maria Aguilar, and County Commissioner Sylvia Murphy Weekly Rap Up - Page 13

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