MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Jennifer Ketcham, 40, has been terminated from her position following an internal investigation into her arrest on July 31, 2024. Ketcham faces 19 felony charges related to the misuse of law enforcement computers and databases.
The investigation revealed that Ketcham accessed confidential information for personal reasons and shared this information with suspected drug dealers.
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“Transparency in this agency is one of my highest priorities,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “I am committed to keeping this community informed of all significant events that occur at the Sheriff’s Office and holding employees accountable.”
Ketcham’s employment with the Sheriff’s Office began on June 2, 2021, and her termination is effective immediately.
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