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.
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges…
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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).
• Gary Quigley, 64, U.S. 441 North, was arrested Oct. 23 by ONTF and charged with sale of methamphetamine and possession with intent to sell. Bond was set at $15,000.
• James Carnley, 34, Northeast Second Street, was arrested Oct. 26 by OCPD Officer G. Bowen and charged with possession of methamphetamine and battery. Bond was set at $2,750.
• Enrique Urbina, 44, Southeast 38th Avenue, was arrested Oct. 25 by OCSO Deputy L. Bottari and charged with battery on a person 65 years or older. Bond was set at $2,000.
• Holmes Boyd, 32, Lorida, was arrested Oct. 24 by OCSO Deputy L. Bottari and charged with preventing or hindering firefighters or equipment and resisting arrest without violence. Bond was set at $2,500.
• Rebecca Velasquez, 48, Southwest 44th Street, was arrested Oct. 26 by ONTF and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $85,500.
• Loren Johnston, 41, Northwest 160th Street, was arrested Oct. 27 by OCSO Deputy S. Turba and charged with passing a counterfeit bill. Bond was set at $2,500.
• Melinda Gonzalez, 38, Northeast 26th Avenue, was arrested Oct. 28 by ONTF and charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. Bond was set at $2,500.
• Trinity Casselton, 36, Northwest 15th Avenue, was arrested Oct. 28 by OCSO Deputy A. Echevarria and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. Bond was set at $2,500.
• Cecil Vandiver, 51, at large, was arrested Oct. 29 by OCSO Deputy A. Echevarria and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. Bond was set at $2,000.
• Anna Hernandez Garcia, 54, Northwest 32nd Avenue, was arrested Oct. 25 by OCPD Officer A. Davis and charged with DUI with property damage. Bond was set at $750.
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.