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Islamorada Sheriffs District 86800 Overseas Highway Islamorada, Florida 33036 Business office hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Non-Emergency business hours contact: PHONE: 305-664-6480 |
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Police services to Islamorada Village of Islands are provided by contract through Rick Ramsay Sheriff of Monroe County, Florida.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving all citizens of Monroe County, Sheriff Ramsay emphasizes strong bonds between the community and his officers. Captain Derek Paul along with the his dedicated staff strive to exceed those standards with the philosophy of providing the citizens of Islamorada with highest quality professional law enforcement that is very responsive to the community’s needs.
The Islamorada Sheriffs Station is located at the Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters.
District Commander
Captain Derek Paul is a native of the Florida Keys and a 26-year veteran with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. He has held positions as a Detention Deputy, Detention Sergeant, Road Patrol Deputy, Marine Deputy, Field Training Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Patrol Lieutenant. Captain Paul is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy (FBINA), Southern Police Institute Command Officer Development School (SPI) and holds a number of specialized training certifications.
Lieutenant Charlene Sprinkle
Station Commander
Lieutenant Charlene Sprinkle is a native to the Florida Keys and is a graduate of Marathon High School. She began her career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1994. Lieutenant Sprinkle has held the following positions with the Sheriff’s Office, Communication Officer, Road Patrol Deputy, Crime Scene Detective, General Crimes Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Communications Lieutenant. She is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute Command Officer Development School, First Aid Instructor, Emergency Medical Dispatcher, holds a Department of Health 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator license and other specialized training certifications. She has been awarded the Sheriff’s medal, Officer of the Quarter, in addition to numerous letters of commendation and appreciation for her work product. Lieutenant Sprinkle’s is married to Mark Belile also a native of the Florida Keys and is retired from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office with 32 years of service.
csprinkle@keysso.net
charlene.sprinkle@islamorada.fl.us
kasandra.benavides@islamorada.fl.us
Marine Patrol Unit
Two full–time operators serve as the Islamorada Marine Unit. The Marine Unit is responsible for approximately 50 miles of shoreline and the miles of inland canals within the Village. The Marine Unit operates with a philosophy that promoting compliance and boating safety through education is superior to harsh enforcement; however, the unit is charged with enforcing nautical laws and village ordinances and does so rigorously when appropriate. The unit works closely with residents, organizations and neighborhood associations to preserve near shore water environmental resources and improve boater safety.
Deputy Martin Digrius
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I call 911?
911 is used for emergencies only. These types of calls would include life-threatening situations or when a crime is occurring and police assistance is needed immediately.
We are going on vacation, who should we notify?
Before you leave for vacation, call our main number (305) 664-6480 during normal business hours and tell our personnel that you wish to leave an extra patrol request for your property.
Where can I obtain a police report?
Copies of police reports are available during normal business hours at the Plantation Key Substation, 50 Highpoint Rd. Tavernier, or from the Monroe County Sheriffs Office Central Records Division 5525 College Road Key West, Florida 33040. For more information call the records section at 305-853-3211 or in Key West at 305-292-7050.
Where can I have my fingerprints taken?
The Sheriffs Office provides fingerprinting services at the Plantation Key Substation, 50 Highpoint Rd. Tavernier during normal business hours. Contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Records Department at 305-853-3211 for appointment time and prices.
Where can I pay traffic, or parking citations?
All traffic and parking citations can be paid or contested by contacting the Monroe County Clerk of Court Roth Building, 50 Highpoint Rd. Tavernier, Florida 33070 305-852-7145.
A traffic light is not working correctly; who do I call?
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is responsible for the maintenance of traffic signals on U.S. 1 through Islamorada. To report any problems with traffic signals please call 305-640-7360.
Identity theft if one of the fastest growing scams today.
IF YOU ARE THE VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT
Contact the fraud department of each of the three major credit bureaus. Request that your credit file be “flagged” with a fraud alert. This will require any future creditors to contact you personally before opening any new accounts. In addition you should request a copy of your personal credit report and review it to ensure that no additional fraud has occurred.Equifax
P.O. Box 740241
Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0241
www.equifax.com
1-800-525-6285
Experian
P.O. Box 2104
Allen, Texas 75013-2104
www.experian.com
1-888-397-3742
TDD 1-800-972-0322
TransUnion
Fraud Victim Assistance Division
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton, CA 92634-6790
www.tuc.com
1-800-680-7289
TDD 1-877-553-7803
Contact the creditors for any accounts that have been opened fraudulently or tampered with. Follow up by sending a certified letter that will serve as a written record that the creditor was notified.
File a report with the law enforcement agency where the identity theft took place.
You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338) or via the Internet at www.ftc.gov and request a publication “When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name.”
Identity Theft Data Clearinghouse
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580
You should also be aware of another scam that is currently going on. Keep a watch out for people standing near you at retail stores, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. that have a cellular telephone. With camera cell phones they can take a picture of your credit card, which gives them your name, number and expiration date. So be aware of your surroundings.