Key West Police Department

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

One more from Pridefest!

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

On Friday, June 5th, members of the Key West Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, executed a search warrant at a residence on Laird St. The warrant was the result of information obtained regarding suspected drug activity at the location.
During the search, investigators recovered 16 grams of powder co***ne packaged in 14 individual bags, 103 doses of L*D, ecstasy pills, 62.8 grams of Psilocybin, 1.6 grams of powder Ketamine, 132.2 grams of Ma*****na and 10 Ma*****na plants under UV lights. The search also revealed $4,669.00 in suspected drug proceeds along with numerous scales and various other items indicative of narcotics distribution.
Philip Demena III, 43, and Erin Henry, 36, were taken into custody and charged with possession of co***ne with intent to sell within 1000 feet of a place of worship, 4 counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, trafficking in L*D, production of ma*****na and possession of drug paraphernalia. The two were booked into the Monroe County Detention Center.
The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be forthcoming.

06/05/2026

Key West Police Department Chief Sean Brandenburg and School Resource Officer Michael Malgrat gathered today to thank Keys Auto Center for sponsoring Magnum Broadcasting’s Back the Blue campaign on Keys Talk 96.9/102/5 FM, Yacht Rock 93.7 FM, and Party 105.7 FM. Each month, the stations honor a Key West Police Officer and a Monroe County Sherriff’s Deputy for their service.
Keys Auto Center’s General Manager Daniel Warren and Sales Manager Stephen Bender sponsor this monthly feature by KeysTalk Radio 96.9/102.5 FM, Party 105.7 FM, and Key 93.7 FM.

In the photo: Chief Sean Brandenburg, School Resource Officer Michael Malgrat, Keys Auto Center’s General Manager Daniel Warren, and Sales Manager Stephen Bender.

06/05/2026

‼️FLOOD ADVISORY‼️ Do NOT drive through flooded areas. Stalled vehicles are affecting traffic in Old Town.

06/05/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys and The Driftwood Fund for their generous contribution to the Key West Police Department Love Fund benefiting the ‘Mike Pettee and Tiffany Rodda Fire Recovery Fund’. This support reflects the strength and kindness of our community, and we cannot thank you enough for standing with this family during their recovery.