September 9, 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 Award from TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently presented members of the Sheriff s Office and Monroe County Airport Security team with an award for Outstanding Performance in Security and Operations. In the picture, left to right, Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Maintenance Supervisor Tyler Bethel, Operations Manager Sarah Steves, Captain Lee Ann Holroyd, Lieutenant Mike DiGiovanni and Airport Security Technician Sonya Fleita. This weekend s Hero s Event at Hawk s Cay. Note the clear difference between Admin and Operations in how they choose to participate in the event. ;) Welcome Aboard, New Hires! Ian Douthirt, Deputy, Marathon Brenda Hill, Secretary, Marathon Cody Jackson, Deputy, Plantation Key Christopher Schwartz, Deputy, Cudjoe George Zakariadze, Deputy, Marathon
Detectives Manuel Cuervo, Dawn Augusto and SRO Deputy Dave Stark, all members of the Hostage Negotiation Team training on two new Negotiation phones. The employees of Denny s at the 97 mile marker in Key Largo donated this Panda cup to Deputy Kerns to show their appreciation of Law Enforcement and how much they appreciate Deputy Kerns stopping in and checking on them throughout the night. The only catch was he had to wear the panda ears in the photo. Lt. Sheagren and Sgt. Paskiewicz took some Inmate Workers out to help the Key West Healthy Start Coalition set up their annual resale store at Kmart Plaza. Following a game of real life 3D Tetris loading the truck they got to utilize their childhood Erector Set skills to assemble numerous display racks. Some of the Sheriff s Office group that attended the recent American Legion Salute to Law Enforcement dinner in Islamorada. Captains Lee Ann Holroyd and Corey Bryan attending the Hurricane Memorial Service in Islamorada. The yearly memorial honors those killed in the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane. Weekly Rap Up - Page 2
SRO Deputies Dave Stark and Larry O Neill saying goodbye to Scott Cockrell who announced his last CSHS game this past week. Scott is a long-time Sheriff s Office employee who retired a few years ago. Farmer Jeanne Selander and Chanel the skunk at a recent kid s event at HOB School in Key West. HIDTA Intelligence Analyst Janet Moore is very proud of her son, Sean Allen (second from the left) for his promotion to Staff Sergeant in the Air Force. Allen was in the MCSO Explorer program for three years and has been in the Air Force for seven years. Isabella wanted to know what police do so she was given a tour of the Islamorada Substation by Deputy Caridad Bellon, who answered all of her questions. Birthday Name Job Title 9/11 Leird Andrew Deputy Sheriff 9/12 Chavka David Deputy Sheriff 9/13 Alfonso Raiko Detention Deputy 9/14 Bostic Clifflisha Detention Deputy 9/14 Chandler Jeff Deputy Sheriff 9/14 Gonzalez Nestor Maintenance Assistant 9/14 Mahoney Desiree Detention Deputy 9/15 Davis Harold Pilot 9/15 Mellon Phillipp Project Supervisor Analyst 9/15 Minor David Deputy Sheriff 9/16 Carey Larry Programs-Classification Supervisor 9/16 Hustad Sever Victim Advocate Weekly Rap Up - Page 3 Marine Deputy Nelson Sanchez was instrumental in assisting rescuers this past weekend with a group of stranded Spinner Dolphin in Everglades National Park.
Mass Mutual visit The Mass Mutual representative will be visiting the agency on the following days: September 11, 2016 BOC-Key West Facility 5:30am September 12, 2016 BOC-Key West Facility Noon September 13, 2016 Administration 9:00am *Visits to the middle and upper keys will be scheduled at a later date. You may contact the Mass Mutual representative directly if you have any questions. David Bennett, Retirement Education Specialist Workplace Solutions Cell: (803) 404-0019 Fax: (860) 562-6692 Davidbennett@massmutual.co Center State Bank in Key Largo dropped off some cookies and other treats to say thank you to District Seven road patrol squads for keeping them safe! On September 2nd, the new Explorer Color Guard members made their debut at the first home game at Marathon High School. They were very excited that Sheriff Ramsay said a few words to them before they marched out on the field. Soon they will be participating with the 9/11 ceremony at the Kirk of the Keys church in Marathon. Thirteen Monroe County athletes participated in Florida Special Olympics State Games recently. Here is Team Matthew, with athlete Matthew Dalton and, on the right, Matthew receiving a silver medal at the event. Weekly Rap Up - Page 4
This industrious group, coordinated by Sgt. Sheila Seago, cleaned up the area around the 102 mile marker of U.S. One in Key Largo today. While doing so, they found some unpleasant and unsightly graffiti behind the Circle K Store (below) and painted it out. I blurred one of the offensive words, but I m sure you can use your imagination. Needless to say were happy to paint over it. Sgt. Scott Ward and his shift conducted a Crime Watch meeting for the residents of Keys RV Park in Key Largo. Sgt. Syd Whitehouse and his shift spent time cleaning up Jo Jean Way in Tavernier. Here is Sgt. Whitehouse and Tracy, who manages the Coconut Palm Inn, who thanked them for spending the time and effort to keep the neighborhood clean. Traffic Deputy Jason Keith continues his efforts to keep Card Sound Road clean. He found this and a bunch more graffiti along with some signs that were damaged. He is going to work with The Card Sound Road and Bridges Division to clean it all up and replace the signs. Additionally, he chased some trespassers away from a small beach on Card Sound Road then discovered a large amount of trash left behind. He filled a garbage bag three times before he was finished picking up after them. Deputies Deanna Torres, Cody Kerns, Paul Rocha remove fallen trees from a Key Largo neighborhood after the tropical storm passed through. Weekly Rap Up - Page 5
Members of Sgt. Nick Whiteman s squad cleaning up underneath the Vaca Cut Bridge in Marathon. Deputies Seth Hopp and Mario Benedetti fill up a bag with trash. Members of Sgt. Nick Whiteman s squad cleaning up at the end of Pescayo Avenue in Marathon. The trash was left behind when a group of homeless citizens vacated the area. Deputies Annette Simo, Daniel Hill, Seth Hopp and Sgt. Whiteman participated. Lt. Mike DiGiovanni and Deputy Aaron Coller at the Hero s 5K at Hawks Cay. Deputy Coller participated in the race. Emergency Communications Director Laura White returning a shopping cart and picking up trash at U.S. One and 107th Street in Marathon. Members of District One and Four/Five CIU Units attended a tactical medical course recently with training in how to apply tourniquets, compression dressings and how to evaluate a trauma patient. The training was put on by the Multi jurisdictional Couterdrug Task Force and was held at the Rescue 14 station. Weekly Rap Up - Page 6 Crime Scene Detective John Underwood hosted a class from Saint Leo s College learning about the collection and processing of evidence at his lab at headquarters.
District One roll call training in how to perform field sobriety exercises and how to set up and use the speed trailer. Detective and Crime Prevention Specialist Spencer Curry conducting credit card skimmer recognition training at the Shell station on Summerland Key. Dan Silvestro from Key West Pipeline talked at a sergeant s meeting in District One about the pipeline that carries jet fuel from the city of Key West to Naval Air Station Boca Chica. Deputies Jon Riggs and Josh Gordon showing Deputy Auviana Lawson how to deploy spikes during roll call training. Deputies David Lariz and Auviana Lawson cleaning up Barcelona Drive, Big Coppitt Key. Deputies Michael Ciprian and David Lariz finishing up a tree removal project at Maloney Avenue and Second Street on Stock Island. They were assisted by the County in this project. Teamwork! Weekly Rap Up - Page 7 Deputy Lazaro Valdez worked with Waste Management to remove trash on Maloney Avenue. The debris came from a lot after the owner recently passed away.
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE ALONG WITH FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR ALLIANCE, THE OCEAN CONSERVANCY INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP AT THE 47 MILE MARKER IN MARATHON ON SEPTEMBER 17 TH AT 8:00 A.M. WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE OPEN LOT ON KNIGHTS KEY NEXT TO THE BILLBOARD. If you have any questions contact Sgt. Spenser Bryan at 305-394-3172 Weekly Rap Up - Page 9
Honor Our Heroes Sunday Tribute Service & Free Lunch Sunday, September 11th at 10:00AM 8877 Overseas Highway, mm 51.5 Ocean Marathon FL 305.743.4256 www.kirkofthekeys.com kirkofthekeys@gmail.com Weekly Rap Up - Page 10
Note from Sgt. Linda Mixon: District one will be supporting the MARC House bike Ride and Gary the owner of the Bay point Market has graciously agreed to let us use his property as a stop. Please let me know if you can join us for this great cause!!!! Arrive at 930 am to set up stop. Second Annual Join us for a Century Ride from Key Largo to Key West Saturday September 24, 2015 The ReMARCable Tour de Keys is a fundraising event for the Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens of the Florida Keys For additional information and sponsorship opportunites: https://raceroster.com/events/2016/ 8899/the-remarcable-tour-de-keys Or email: Rebecca.Balcer@gmail.com Weekly Rap Up - Page 11
Yoga for everybody! This class will offer the basics of yoga movements, breath and balance with the use of a chair for ease and safety. The goal is to maintain our current level of motion, perhaps even increasing our range, and/or improving our flexibility. Each student works at their own level of comfort, as many modifications will be offered. Classes: Mondays & Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Where: BOCC Room at Marathon Government Center What to Bring: Yoga Mat (if you have one) or Large Beach Towel Water Bottle Wear comfortable clothing! We will be taking off our shoes, so if you are not comfortable barefoot, bring some socks! Also, a small towel to wipe off with Cost: $5 per class Any Questions: Instructor Nancy Kekst @ 216-406-5766 or Debra Roberts @ 305-289-2500 Weekly Rap Up - Page 12
Key West Chapter Presents: Fantasy Flight to the North Pole Fundraiser Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 Time: 5pm 8pm Where: Bottle Cap Lounge Blue Room Address: 1128 Simonton St Thank you and Happy Holidays! Key West Chapter of Silverliners Joyce Benavides, President Bindy & Mike Blatt, Crissy & John Gallagher, Mj & Todd Webster, Caroline & Paul Cotton, Letisia & Steven Powell, Denise Rohrer, Mary Maxwell, Rita Rogers, Jane Brannigan, Kelli Niles, Amy Donaldson, Charlie Christensen, Catherine Kanagy, Howard & Cindy Livingston and all of Santa s helpers!! Weekly Rap Up - Page 13 In Memory of Moe & Marina Mosher (a.k.a) Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus
Key West Police Department Law Enforcement Luncheon Lunch will be Prime Rib payable at the door (17.25) tip included Weekly Rap Up - Page 14
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