These columns list arrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found not guilty or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed.
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/14/26
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A 19-year-old Okeechobee man was arrested last week after allegedly downloading photos of nude young girls.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/13/26 |
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An Okeechobee man called law enforcement recently to report a burglary.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/13/26 |
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On Wednesday, April 8, Kelly Cortez, the School Resource Officer at Okeechobee Christian Academy was mingling...
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4/9/26
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An Okeechobee man reported being scammed out of $600 by a fake bail bondsman last month.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/9/26 |
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Firefighters responded to the scene of a vehicle fire last week in Okeechobee.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/9/26 |
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New AARP research shows fraud is a widespread and growing concern. Nearly 4 in 10 U.S. adults...
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By AARP
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4/9/26
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A man charged with DUI recently allegedly told deputies he has always been like this but “ain’t” always been caught for it.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/8/26 |
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While reportedly driving drunk, a 66-year-old woman soils herself, according to her arrest report.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/8/26 |
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An Okeechobee man was charged with DUI after allegedly speeding through town on State Road 70 West.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/8/26 |
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An Okeechobee man was arrested recently after he was accused of sexually battering a child.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/8/26 |
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After allegedly holding an elderly woman against her will, an Okeechobee man was arrested.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/8/26 |
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Okeechobee County Fire Rescue crews were up with the sun last week...
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4/8/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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4/8/26
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Okeechobee County burn ban has been lifted.
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4/8/26
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Early in March, a deputy was dispatched to a DUI-related crash at the fork of State Road 70 East and State Road 710.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/7/26 |
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A 41-year-old Okeechobee man was arrested in March after allegedly causing a disturbance at a local RV park/motel.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/7/26 |
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After they were allegedly discovered inside a condemned house two Okeechobee residents were arrested.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/7/26 |
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On Wednesday, April 1 an OCSO deputy was dispatched to a residence on Northwest Third Avenue in regard to a domestic...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/6/26 |
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On Saturday, March 28, OCSO Deputy Chagnon responded to a complaint for a domestic progress at the 8000 block...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/3/26 |