Special to Lake Okeechobee News
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by Florida Highway Patrol FHP, Glades County Sheriff's Office GCSO or Seminole Police Department SPD.
- Vanessa Betancourt, 34, LaBelle, was arrested Sept. 3 by GCSO on an out-of-county warrant. Bond was set at $722.
- Billie Daniels, 37, Okeechobee, was arrested Sept. 3 by SPD on an out-of-county warrant. Bond was set at $1,500.
- Kayla Cates, 34, Zolfo Springs, was arrested Sept. 1 by GCSO on two failure to appear charges, one felony and one misdemeanor. She is being held without bond.
- Jerry Caudill, 43, Okeechobee, was arrested Sept. 4 by GCSO and charged with fraud and impersonation. Bond was set at $10,000.
- William Colbert, 33, was arrested Aug. 31 by SPD and charged with drug possession, marijuana possession, possession of a weapon, a weapon offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, a moving traffic violation and an out-of-county warrant. Bond was set at $34,600.
- Ashley Escobar, 33, Clewiston, was arrested Aug. 31 by GCSO and charged with aggravated battery, simple assault and resisting an officer. Bond was set at $10,000.
- Troy Faye, 27, Moore Haven, was arrested Sept. 1 by GCSO and charged with aggravated battery. Bond has not been set.
- Isaac Nieves, 49, Avon Park, was arrested Sept. 4 by GCSO and charged with violation of probation. He is being held without bond.
- Mordekai Osceola, 20, Ochopee, was arrested Sept. 4 by GCSO and charged with failure to appear on felony charges. Bond has not been set.
- Jenna Palladino, 33, Okeechobee, was arrested Sept. 2 by SPD and charged with a felony traffic violation. Bond was set at $2,500.
- Trewston Pierce, 31, Okeechobee, was arrested Sept. 1 by GCSO and charged with aggravated battery. He is being held for the DOC.
- Raydier Santana Reinoso, 47, Fort Lauderdale, was arrested Sept. 6 by GCSO and charged with drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and a moving traffic violation. Bond was set at $8,000.
This column lists 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.