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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A Glades County woman was arrested this week after an investigation into the abuse and death of her dogs.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/26 |
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An Okeechobee man allegedly urinated in the back of a patrol car after he was arrested and charged with DUI.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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2/3/26
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An Okeechobee man was arrested last week after he reportedly started a fire and then reached for a deputy’s taser.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/26 |
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After allegedly shoplifting at Walmart on 15 different occasions, an Okeechobee woman was arrested and charged with petit theft.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/26 |
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Four deputies were dispatched to a home on State Road 70 East regarding a criminal mischief complaint this week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/26 |
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Three deputies responded to a home on Southeast 80 th Avenue over the weekend regarding the report of maggots in a bed.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/26 |
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An Okeechobee mom was told last week if she did not supervise her children while they were outside, law enforcement action would be taken.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/26 |
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In what some would consider a terrifying event; a local woman found a photo of herself and a note on her vehicle last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/26 |
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone scams in which criminals impersonate law enforcement officers in an attempt to extort money.
In a recent …
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1/29/26
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An Okeechobee man received an unexpected bonus after purchasing comic books from a storage unit sale.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/29/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman found out the hard way that it is important to verify names when sending money.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/29/26 |
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Deputy Devon Satallante was dispatched to a home on Northwest 46 th Avenue regarding shots in area last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/29/26 |
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An argument between neighbors brought law enforcement to the scene after one man allegedly sprayed the other with a water hose.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/28/26 |
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After a man admitted to shooting his neighbor’s dog, he was found to have a good defense for the shooting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/28/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman discovered she was the victim of fraud when she received a notice from the bank that an account in her name was overdrawn.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/28/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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1/28/26
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Law enforcement officers responded to a home last week after a 911 call regarding sexual battery.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/27/26 |
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While patrolling the Douglas Park area, Deputy Victor Cabrera of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office noticed a woman riding a bike with no lights.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/26/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE — An Okeechobee woman was arrested last week while driving a golf cart.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/26/26 |