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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A plumber was arrested recently after he was accused of smuggling contraband into the Okeechobee Correctional Institution.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/6/26 |
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In a truly convoluted situation, a deputy was dispatched to a home on Northwest 92 nd Court to remove an unwanted guest from a barn.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/6/26 |
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OCSO is investigating an incident involving two individuals following allegations of providing alcohol and marijuana to juvenile students associated with the …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 2/6/26 |
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An Okeechobee deputy was dispatched to the State Road 70 East overpass after a 911 call about a woman bleeding.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/6/26 |
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A quinceañera was interrupted when three uninvited individuals showed up and caused a disturbance.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/5/26 |
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An Okeechobee couple called the law after discovering neighbors were feeding their dogs chocolate.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/5/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE – A 65-year-old Okeechobee woman died in traffic accident on State Road 78 in Okeechobee County on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/4/26
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After two men forced open her front door and began pummeling her boyfriend, an Okeechobee woman called 911.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/26 |
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A Glades County woman was arrested this week after an investigation into the abuse and death of her dogs.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/26 |
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An Okeechobee man allegedly urinated in the back of a patrol car after he was arrested and charged with DUI.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/26 |
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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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2/3/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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2/3/26
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An Okeechobee man was arrested last week after he reportedly started a fire and then reached for a deputy’s taser.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/26 |
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After allegedly shoplifting at Walmart on 15 different occasions, an Okeechobee woman was arrested and charged with petit theft.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/26 |
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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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2/3/26
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Four deputies were dispatched to a home on State Road 70 East regarding a criminal mischief complaint this week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/26 |
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Three deputies responded to a home on Southeast 80 th Avenue over the weekend regarding the report of maggots in a bed.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/26 |
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An Okeechobee mom was told last week if she did not supervise her children while they were outside, law enforcement action would be taken.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/26 |
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In what some would consider a terrifying event; a local woman found a photo of herself and a note on her vehicle last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/26 |
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone scams in which criminals impersonate law enforcement officers in an attempt to extort money.
In a recent …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/29/26
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