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.

Okeechobee Arrest Report

Posted 11/12/25

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...

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Okeechobee Arrest Report

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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police Department (OCPD), the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the Department of Corrections (DOC), Criminal Action Team (CAT) or the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force (ONTF).

  • Chris Louis, 19, Northwest 165th Street, was arrested Nov. 4 by OCSO Sgt. Aric Majere and charged with battery on a law officer or firefighter. Bond was set at $25,000.
  • Jonathan Stripling was arrested Nov. 10 and charged with domestic battery by strangulation and hindering communication with law enforcement.
  • Joseph Kraynik was arrested Nov. 10 and charged with child neglect, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
  • Hayley Palmisano was arrested Nov. 10 and charged with child neglect, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
  • Nickolas Willis, 32, Southwest 28th Street, was arrested Nov. 6 by OCSO Deputy Lee Ramnauth and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. Bond was set at $300,000.

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.

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