July 1, 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 Thank you By now you have probably heard that I have been re-elected without opposition. This is in large part and thanks to you all here at MCSO. You are a credit to our community and the citizens, who, for the most part love and respect you and MCSO. Our community policing efforts have been very positive and appreciated by our citizens. No opposition shows us that the citizens are happy with Thanks for helping Special Olympics By Ruth Holland, head coach We would like to thank three officers for their service at our Area 11 SUP Games on June 25 at Marker 88 in Islamorada. Athletes from all three geographical areas of the Florida Keys competed in SUP races with athletes from Miami Dade in order to qualify for their spot in the lottery draw to go to State Games on August 27 in Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park. Karl Markowski, one of our SUP coaches, not only comes out every Wed. to coach the Key West Conchs, he also assisted with the torch during the opening ceremonies for the competition. us, our service and what we are doing as an overall. I believe that my first term as Sheriff has been a success and I am successful because of our team concept, as they say there is no I in TEAM I am proud to be on the team with you all and am proud to be part of MCSO. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication during my first term. Sheriff Rick Ramsay Coach Karl was truly a Guardian of the Flame as he paddled the board that carried the torch into the race arena, in full uniform, with an athlete from the Marathon Dolphins SUP team who was holding the torch. Capt. Corey Bryan was present all day in uniform to assist athletes at the finish line and congratulate them. He stayed with us the entire day and assisted in handing out the awards, as is the tradition for Law Enforcement at all Special Olympics competitions statewide. Continued on page 2
Special Olympics thanks, continued Captain Lee Ann Holroyd also assisted the event by supporting her son Mathew Dalton to come in first place in his division for the Level 2 SUP Race about 2 miles! Lee Ann and her family helped in preparing the games and were present all day to assist wherever needed. We are grateful that our county program has such awesome support from the Monroe County Sheriffs Office. Special Olympics Florida Monroe County is growing to encompass all areas of the Florida Keys. Having the tradition of Law Enforcement present at the opening ceremonies and awards is very important to our athletes. Please see attached photos of officers and Mat. Our next event in Aug. 20 at Founders Park Area 11 Swim Games on Aug. 20 our Monroe athletes will be competing with Miami Dade athletes. This is a much larger event then the SUP event and many hands will be needed. We will send more details for you to send out to all officers who may want to be involved. The Sheriff s Office donates money to help with the Success through empowerment program (STEP) started by the Reverent Antonia Magwood, Pastor of the Bethel AME Church. The program is aimed at helping at risk youth to stay out of trouble. Sgt. Fricke, Deputy Guerra, Sgt. Ward, and Sgt. Whiteman working the powerboat races in Marathon this past Sunday. On Tuesday, Human Resources Director Donna Moore taught these students interviewing skills as they prepare to start new jobs with the city of Key West. In the picture with the students is Director Moore and Sheriff Rick Ramsay. Members from Internal Affairs, along with Mathew Holroyd, took a trip to the farm this week. Here is Mathew visiting with Angus. Weekly Rap Up - Page 2
American Legion Post 145 in Islamorada recognizes a sworn officer monthly from both Key Largo and Islamorada. This month, Deputies Ben Elmore and Jacques Rozekare being honored in recognition of their commitment to the citizens of Monroe County. First Vice Commander Angela Glover presented them with certificates, Thank you challenge coins and gift cards. State Representative & Rotarian Holly Raschein inducted the new board in at the Rotary Club of Key Largos Installation Dinner this past Tuesday. Lt. Nancy Alvarez said goodbye to being a past president and board member as Capt. Fanelli was inducted onto the new board! Congrats Capt Fanelli!! In the picture L to R: Homestead Rotary Club President Dale Machesic, State Representative Holly Raschein, Anne Machesic and Lt. Alvarez For sale PIER 1 ARMOIRE/TV HUTCH WITH AD- JUSTABLE/REMOVEABLE SHELF. BOTTOM DRAWER HOLDS DVDS. GOOD CONDITION $50. TWIN BED. INCLUDES MATTRESS, BO SPRING, AND ADJUSTABLE METAL FRAME. GOOD CONDITION $50. CALL JOHN 305-744-0922. Birthday Name Job Title 7/2 Coleman Mark Sergeant Deputy Sheriff 7/2 Rocha Paul Deputy Sheriff 7/3 Harbin Martin Deputy Sheriff 7/3 Norman James Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff 7/3 Wolff Robert Detention Deputy 7/5 Horn Olga Financial Assistance Clerk 7/5 Pawlaczyk Sebastian Detention Deputy 7/6 Pedraza Pierina Intelligence Analyst 7/6 Smith David Sergeant Deputy Sheriff 7/7 Brummer David Deputy Sheriff 7/8 Campbell David Deputy Sheriff 7/8 Lawson Lisa Sergeant Detention Deputy Weekly Rap Up - Page 3
Islamorada members turned out for their quarterly Adopt a Highway cleanup. Traffic Deputy Jason Keith found all this trash, strewn over about 100 yards on Card Sound Road. He said the most painful part about picking up the trash was that he had to put it in his charger to take it to the dumpster. :) Part two of the cleanup just north of the Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon. This hard working bunch from Sgt. Marc Maison s squad initially removed 4,100 pounds of trash from the area, then returned for all of this remaining stuff, which weighed approximately 2,100 pounds. Great job! Weekly Rap Up - Page 4
Farmer Jeanne Selander visited with people at the tropical fruit fiesta on Big Pine Key this past weekend. She also brought a variety of animals to Bayshore Manor nursing home this week to visit with residents there. Active shooter drills this week at Island Christian School in Islamorada. Above, Sheriff Rick Ramsay talks to kids at the FSA / Sheriff s Office Summer camp which wrapped up last Friday. Below, Bomb Squad Leader Lt. Mike DiGiovanni showing the kids how the Bomb robot works. Lt. James Sheagren took a group of inmates to the Big Pine Academy over the weekend to help spruce up the paint in the school, getting it ready for next year s school year. Weekly Rap Up - Page 5
At the top, Deputy David Lariz has been busy this week. He partnered with Public Works to clean up the area of 5th Street and 3rd Avenue on Stock Island. This area is known as a hangout area for narcotics sales. On the right, he also worked with community member and former MCSO employee Ira Goldstein to tackle piles of trash on Sunshine Street on Stock Island. Waste Management was also a partner in this effort. Deputy Dyllon Hansen and Austin Hopp paint over graffiti on the back of ice machines at the Sunshine Key Chevron. Deputy Todd Jones helps out a victim of criminal mischief. Someone spray painted her car and, experienced at cleaning graffiti, he helped her to remove the paint without damaging her vehicle. Weekly Rap Up - Page 6
Sheriff s Office Explorers While at Florida Sheriff s Explorer Association State competition our explorers took a side trip to two memorials. The first is a memorial to Florida residents lost in the Vietnam war. From left to right: Aaron Portal, Tyler Callahan, Stephen Normington, Mako Geide, Taya Anzano, Sgt. Glenn Test, Caileigh Lutz. The second picture is at a memorial to the shooting victims in Orlando. From left to right: Caileigh Lutz, Aaron Portal, Tyler Callahan, Stephen Normington, Sgt. Test, Taya Anzano, Mako Geide. Weekly Rap Up - Page 7
Citizens in the area have expressed their concern of a wooded area that is becoming a hang-out for local homeless. Additionally citizens are complaining about the use of narcotics in this area. Join us on July 13, 2016 @ 0800 hours. Please bring gloves, trimmers, hedge clippers and any lawn equipment you might have to help out. We will be meeting at the Jessie Hobbs Park For additional info please contact Deputy Bourcier at the Marathon sub-station or by email, Lbourcier@keysso.net Weekly Rap Up - Page 8
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Please Join us for Happy Hour to Benefit Friday, July 1, 2016 from 5-8 pm Blue Room at the Bottle Cap Lounge 1128 Simonton Street, Key West Featuring Local Celebrity Bartenders: Bobby Menendez Dr. A.J. Henriquez Pat Labrada Christina McPherson Terry Doughtry Mayor Craig Cates Start your 4th of July weekend off with some all-american fare, including a Hot Dog bar, Silent Auction and a chance to win two tickets and parking passes to Friday and Saturday events at Nascar s Ford Championship Weekend November 18-19, 2016 All proceeds benefit the Sunset Rotary s Conch Pride Scholarship Fund for Key West High School graduating Seniors Weekly Rap Up - Page 10