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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In her fourth arrest in 2025, Katie Suggs was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon last week.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/15/25
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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12/15/25
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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12/15/25
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An Okeechobee man was arrested last week after allegedly threatening to blow up the courthouse and all the judges.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/12/25 |
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An Okeechobee man was Baker acted after shooting himself in the arm and threatening to shoot cops or EMS if they came near.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/12/25 |
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An Okeechobee man allegedly ran over his own grandmother in the Raulerson Hospital parking lot recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/10/25 |
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An Okeechobee man was accused of terrorizing children with a gun as the kids peacefully rode their dirt bikes.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/10/25 |
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As students played outside a local private school, a stranger on a bike approached, offering balloons.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/10/25 |
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Deputies broke a window of a vehicle when the driver was found unresponsive behind the wheel.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/10/25 |
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Recently, deputies were credited with saving two dogs from heat-related deaths.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/10/25 |
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Sheriff Noel E. Stephen invites the public to an Open House showcasing the recent jail renovation on Jan. 20 ...
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By Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
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12/9/25
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the HCSO, the CPD ....
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12/8/25
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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12/8/25
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OKEECHOBEE — A Fort Pierce man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/8/25 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...…
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12/8/25
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After a traffic crash on Nov. 23 at approximately 2:30 a.m., one of the drivers was arrested.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/8/25 |
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A woman called 911 last week to report a murder, but no body was found.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/6/25 |
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An Okeechobee woman called 911 last week to complain that someone disconnected her power and took all her wiring with him.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/6/25 |
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A deputy was dispatched to Raulerson Hospital last week after a nurse reported a gunshot wound.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/6/25 |
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An Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Deputy saved the life of a woman planning to jump off the top of the Nubbins Slough Dam.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/6/25 |