Saturday, September 8, 2012

MONROE COUNTY

Sheriff's daughter's theft case continued

Prosecutors this week continued the arraignment of Monroe County Sheriff Bob Peryam's daughter, who is accused of third-degree felony theft.

Allison Marie Peryam, 26, was charged on Aug. 28 with grand theft of more than $300 and less than $5,000 for allegedly pocketing cash while working at The Home Depot, according to a Key West police incident report.

Peryam is now scheduled to be arraigned Thursday before circuit Judge Mark Jones, said Assistant State Attorney Carla Matinata. The arraignment was continued so prosecutors could meet with officials from The Hope Depot, Matinata said.

Peryam was released from Monroe County Detention Center on Stock Island on Aug. 29 after posting $500 bail, according to jail records.

She is accused of printing copies of customers' receipts after their purchases, then conducting return transactions with the same receipts before pocketing the money, according to the report.

BIG PINE KEY

Big Pine refuge hosts outdoor events

In recognition of the 2012 International Coastal Cleanup, and as part of the Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival, the National Key Deer Refuge is hosting two outdoor events on Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15.

The first is a guided walk at Long Beach on Big Pine Key from 8-11 a.m. Friday. Participants will look for birds, sea life, seabeans and learn about the geology and ecology of the rare Keys habitat. Meet at the Key Deer Visitor Center at Winn Dixie Plaza (179 Key Deer Blvd) at 8 a.m. Bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, walking shoes and outdoor clothes. Binoculars also are recommended.

Saturday, Sept. 15 is the official International Coastal Cleanup. The National Key Deer Refuge is hosting a beach cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon at Long Beach and is looking for help. The refuge will supply gloves and trash bags, and have water available for refillable water bottles. The refuge also will have information about geocaching as a hobby. Meet on Long Beach Road near the refuge gate. For more information, call Kristie Killam at 305-872-0774 or email kristie_killam@fws.gov.