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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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC.
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/1/26
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The Okeechobee County Public Safety Department is proud to announce that the County’s E-911 system now supports Text-to-911 services ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/1/26
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ESTERO – The National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) has completed a confidential, multi-agency Missing Child Rescue Operation on May 29 to locate endangered missing youth across Lee, …
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Special to Hendry County News
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5/31/26
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Jordan Castillo, 26, of Port St. Lucie, on one count of traveling to meet a minor for sex...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/29/26
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An Okeechobee man wrote to the court last week, accusing deputies of harassing him after a deputy accused him of having “cop induced heart failure.”
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/29/26 |
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When his neighbor called code enforcement to complain about him multiple times...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/29/26 |
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An argument over the ownership of a donkey led to law enforcement involvement earlier this month.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/29/26 |
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A vehicle stolen out of Desoto County was found at an Okeechobee recycling facility after an employee contacted the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office to report the car.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/28/26 |
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After she accidentally locked her toddler in the car, a North Carolina mom smashed a window to get the little girl out.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/28/26 |
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“Shooting the bird” ended with a fight, blood and law enforcement intervention.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/28/26 |
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Earlier in May, a 6-year-old boy nearly drowned after attempting to do a flip into a pool.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/27/26 |
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A Royal Palm Beach woman was arrested last week after allegedly trying to steal a FedEx truck.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/27/26 |
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Convicted murderer Kevin Cutts was in Okeechobee for his sentence modification hearing on May 21 and 22. Cutts was asking the courts for a sentence modification on his 1995 murder of Elizabeth Hatfield.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/27/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC.
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Special to Hendry County News
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5/27/26
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A 23-year-old North Carolina man was arrested earlier this month and charged with multiple crimes, including DUI.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/27/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE — Four individuals were arrested last week after allegedly street racing.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/26/26 |
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A woman called 911 recently to report her stalker broke into her home while she was away.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/26/26 |
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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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5/26/26
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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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5/26/26
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This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate EMS Appreciation Week — a time to honor the dedicated paramedics and EMTs who answer the call every single day.
To the …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/22/26
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