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.
After nearly hitting her neighbor’s car as she drove her children to school, an Okeechobee woman came back later to finish the job.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/24 |
A narcotics task force detective was treated and released after fentanyl exposure during a traffic stop last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/24 |
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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5/1/24
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A pistol was stolen from an unlocked truck sometime in the last few months.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/24 |
Deputies responded to a road rage incident last week in the area of Little Farms/Country Hills.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/24 |
Ongoing issues with a pig in the county continue to be reported.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/24 |
Despite being found in a ditch, a driver allegedly tried to drive away as if nothing happened.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/24 |
A Chevy Silverado crashed into a shopping corral at the Publix shopping plaza last Monday and left with pieces of the corral attached to its grill.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/24 |
A 13-year-old student at Osceola Middle School reported hearing voices of Columbine shooters ...
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
Community Liaison & Public Information Officer Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office | 4/27/24 |
Report after report after report from the Okeechobee City Police Department involve shoplifting from Walmart.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/26/24 |
After he was stopped for riding on the wrong side of the road, a bicyclist was arrested and charged with possession...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/26/24 |
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has achieved a significant milestone in its pursuit of excellence.
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By Jack Nash
PIO, OCSO | 4/26/24 |
An Okeechobee County detective found himself in a chase last week after attempting to stop a reckless driver.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/24/24 |
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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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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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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