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.
A second Okeechobee resident has complained to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office about someone listing his house...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/23/24 |
After he allegedly stole some phone cases from the Metro Store, a man was arrested in Burger King.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/23/24 |
Police officers were dispatched to McDonald’s after a 911 call from the manager regarding a disturbance.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/23/24 |
Okeechobee County Law Enforcement Torch Run 2024 was a great success.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/22/24
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Thieves have targeted the Basswood area, stealing cars and burglarizing vehicles over the past few weeks.
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/22/24 |
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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4/22/24
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Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office is currently assisting the Glades County Sheriff's Office s deputies who were pursuing...
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News from OCSO
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4/22/24
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An Okeechobee man was arrested after allegedly hitting his girlfriend with a shoe.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/22/24 |
An Okeechobee woman finally has some peace after her neighbor was arrested and charged with stalking.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/22/24 |
The following individuals were charged with DUI during the last few weeks.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/20/24 |
Two adults and three teens were charged with child abuse and battery after brawling with teens.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/19/24 |
A 911 caller told dispatch there was a broken-down motor home on the side of the road last Friday around 11:30 p.m.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/19/24 |
While lying in his sick bed, an Okeechobee man was attacked by a neighbor.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/19/24 |
An Okeechobee man discovered he was the victim of a fraud this week when he learned he owed IRS $90,000.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/18/24 |
As he passed through an intersection in front of Walmart, a bicyclist was hit by a red sports car.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/18/24 |
An Okeechobee woman was frightened last week when she heard what she thought were shots coming through her window.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/18/24 |
In March, Okeechobee County Fire Rescue crews participated in vehicle extrication training.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/18/24
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David Delap will be in prison for seven more years for the 1975 murder of Paula Ethridge.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/17/24 |
Today, April 17, we are celebrating National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week with a breakfast event at our Animal Control Office...
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/17/24 |
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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4/16/24
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