Local Authorities Make Arrests in Recent Little Torch Key and Marathon Incidents
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced two unrelated arrests on Thursday, June 26, 2025, involving a man charged with aggravated assault and another with burglary.
Man Arrested in Gun Incident
David Casares, a 42-year-old resident of Little Torch Key, Florida, was arrested Thursday on multiple charges stemming from an incident earlier this month where he allegedly threatened another man with a firearm. Casares faces charges of aggravated assault, discharging a firearm in public or residential property, and battery. No injuries were reported in connection with the gun incident.
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The incident in question occurred on June 3, 2025, on the 2700 block of the Overseas Highway. According to reports, Casares struck a roommate during an argument and subsequently held a 9mm handgun to the victim’s head. The roommate fled the immediate vicinity and then reported hearing a gunshot. Responding Sheriff’s Office personnel located a 9mm casing at the scene.
A warrant for Casares’ arrest was obtained, and he was taken into custody and booked into jail on Thursday.
Man Arrested for Burglary
In a separate incident, William Herrera Roque, a 52-year-old Marathon, Florida man, was arrested Thursday for the theft of a lawnmower. He has been charged with burglary and theft.
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Deputies were dispatched to 30th Street at approximately 6:10 p.m. following a report of a suspect, later identified as Herrera Roque, stealing a lawnmower from a yard.
Herrera Roque reportedly admitted to stealing the $200 lawnmower, which has since been recovered and returned to its owner.
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