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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After his dog attacked and injured a neighbor’s dog, the man claimed the injured dog enticed his dog into leaving the porch.
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By Cathy Womble Lake Okeechobee News
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8/23/26
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Deputy Caleb Chagnon was dispatched regarding a theft complaint involving firearms recently.
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By Cathy Womble Lake Okeechobee News
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8/23/26
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As the first week of school drew to a close, a first-grader found himself getting off the bus and finding no one there to pick him up.
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By Cathy Womble Lake Okeechobee News
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8/23/26
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A concerned citizen recently called the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office to report a hole in the fence surrounding Seminole Elementary School.
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By Cathy Womble Lake Okeechobee News
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8/23/26
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Recently, an Okeechobee woman called 911 after strangers took her dog and then killed it.
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By Cathy Womble Lake Okeechobee News
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8/23/26
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Emergency medical services responded after a 14-month-old baby ingested its grandfather’s blood sugar pills.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/22/26 |
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An Okeechobee man was the victim of a scam recently when a caller impersonated a law ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/22/26 |
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In another neighbor complaint incident, a woman called the law to report that her neighbor put a tracking device in her car.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/21/26 |
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After she was nearly hit by a car, an Okeechobee woman called 911 to report the incident.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/21/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman looked out her window to discover a strange car in her driveway and was unnerved to see no one getting out of the vehicle for hours.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/21/26 |
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An accidental shooting this week resulted in a 911 call, multiple law enforcement officers dispatched, and a hospital visit.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/20/26 |
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A retired law enforcement officer was recently accused of threatening a photographer while the officer’s neighbors were trying to sell their home.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/20/26 |
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Fire Chief Justin Hazellief attended the August 18 meeting of the Okeechobee City Council and gave them a quarterly service report.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/19/26 |
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After accusing someone of stealing her AirPods, a woman realized she had them the whole time.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/19/26 |
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An Okeechobee man was scammed out of more than $1,000 when he replied to a suspicious email.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/19/26 |
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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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8/18/26
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After he was hit by a car while riding a bike, an Okeechobee man was arrested and charged with DUI.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/17/26 |
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that occurred at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, on State Road 70
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/17/26
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A motorcycle driver was arrested recently after allegedly driving while intoxicated.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/17/26 |
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A Fort Pierce man was arrested recently after allegedly driving 91mph in a 45mph zone.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/17/26 |