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Sheriff Noel E. Stephen was proud to announce that the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office has achieved Levels 1 and 2 of the Professional Recognition Program from the Florida Sheriffs Association Accreditation program. Once all three levels are completed, the agency will be added to the prestigious list of accredited agencies in Florida from the Florida Sheriffs Association. We anticipate concluding our final inspection by April 2024, with an announcement to follow once acceptance and awarding are confirmed. Pictured (l-r) Sheriff Bill Leeper Nassau County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Noel E. Stephen, Okeechobee County, and Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office @sarasotasheriff
OCSO achieves recognition from Fla. Sheriff's Assoc.
Sheriff Noel E. Stephen is proud to announce that the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office has achieved Levels 1 and 2 of the Professional Recognition Program from the Florida … more
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Thursday, Jan. 25 was a special day for us at Everglades Elementary as we surprise the kids with their "Special Surprise Guest Readers". Sheriff Noel Stephen, Major Michael Hazellief (along with K-9 Angel), Civil Clerk Denise Sikorski, Sgt. Jack Nash and Sgt. Heath Hughes made the surprise visit and enjoyed reading with some really excited kids. We extend a special thank you to SRO Deputy Tim Higgins and all the Everglades Elementary staff, especially Mrs. Jenna Peterson (her banana bread), for always making us feel welcome and invited.
OCSO reads to kids
Everglades Elementary School welcomed guest readers this week as Sheriff Noel Stephen, Major Michael Hazellief (along with K-9 Angel), Civil Clerk Denise Sikorski, Sgt. Jack Nash … more
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Police officers respond to auto theft and shooting
Officer Nails with the Okeechobee Police Department, was returning from a call of service when he was notified … more
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Man scares Girl Scouts so he can be alone to hunt chameleons
A group of young Girl Scouts was reportedly terrorized while on a camping trip at the Kissimmee Prairie State Park last weekend. more
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Wendall Bradley
Third suspect arrested in drug case
On January 23, 2024, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force arrested Wendall Octavius Bradley... more
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jail cell, prison cell
Inmate charged with hindering a firefighter or equipment
An inmate of the Okeechobee Correctional Institution (OCI) was arrested last week after reportedly destroying a sprinkler head in his cell. more
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Who me? Couldn't be!
Cat on the run after neighbor calls cops
An Okeechobee cat faces arrest after a woman claimed he kept walking on her new car. more
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Teen charged with burglary ... again
On Sunday, Jan. 21 at approximately 5:30 a.m., Deputy Robert Gonzalez was dispatched to Bill’s Mini Mart regarding a burglary. more
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Another incident of 'stranger danger' reported
A third incident of “stranger danger” was reported on Jan. 20. more
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Report of stranger approaching child was a misunderstanding
OKEECHOBEE —  A reported "stranger danger" incident in Okeechobee County  recently was apparently a misunderstanding. more
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Okeechobee County Jail
Work continues on county jail expansion
Work on the Okeechobee County Jail expansion continues, according to ... more
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Fire believed to have been caused by child playing with lighter
A fire in an RV on Jan. 19 is believed to have been caused by a child playing with a lighter. … more
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'Stranger danger' incident reported in Okeechobee
A “stranger danger” incident was reported last week in the Kings Bay area. more
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Okeechobee man accused of drug trafficking
On Jan. 23, 2024, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force arrested Wendall... more
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Thomas Elton McClain Jr.
Tip leads to felony arrest
Detective Ashley Rojas initiated a criminal investigation against Thomas Elton McClain Jr following a tip received on Sept. 11, 2023. more
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This alleged drug house was closed for business as on Jan. 19.
Woman faces multiple drug charges
After a lengthy undercover operation, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force & Special Response Team (SRT)... more
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jail cell, prison cell
Teens caught doing donuts in stolen vehicle
Seventeen-year-old Joel Fabian McArthur was arrested Monday night, Jan. 15, after allegedly stealing an SUV, taking it to Nubbins Slough and doing donuts in the parking lot. … more
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Deputies respond to call about loud music at cemetery
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Evergreen Cemetery Saturday morning after complaints of loud music and an abandoned vehicle. more
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Man accused of cutting off tracking device
After allegedly cutting off his tracking device, an Okeechobee man with active outstanding warrants was arrested on Jan. 12 at approximately 11 a.m. more
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True Okee: The Murder of Elizabeth Hatfield
True Okee is a podcast featuring true crime and weird stories from the forgotten heartland of South Florida. more
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