An Okeechobee woman was sentenced this week to four months in county jail followed by two years...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/24 |
An Okeechobee man faces multiple animal abuse charges after allegedly starving three Pitbulls, one of them a puppy.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/24 |
After nearly hitting her neighbor’s car as she drove her children to school, an Okeechobee woman came back later to finish the job.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/24 |
A narcotics task force detective was treated and released after fentanyl exposure during a traffic stop last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/24 |
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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5/1/24
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A pistol was stolen from an unlocked truck sometime in the last few months.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/24 |
Deputies responded to a road rage incident last week in the area of Little Farms/Country Hills.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/24 |
Ongoing issues with a pig in the county continue to be reported.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/24 |
Despite being found in a ditch, a driver allegedly tried to drive away as if nothing happened.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/24 |
A Chevy Silverado crashed into a shopping corral at the Publix shopping plaza last Monday and left with pieces of the corral attached to its grill.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/24 |
A 13-year-old student at Osceola Middle School reported hearing voices of Columbine shooters ...
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
Community Liaison & Public Information Officer Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office | 4/27/24 |
Report after report after report from the Okeechobee City Police Department involve shoplifting from Walmart.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/26/24 |
After he was stopped for riding on the wrong side of the road, a bicyclist was arrested and charged with possession...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/26/24 |
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has achieved a significant milestone in its pursuit of excellence.
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By Jack Nash
PIO, OCSO | 4/26/24 |
An Okeechobee County detective found himself in a chase last week after attempting to stop a reckless driver.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/24/24 |
A second Okeechobee resident has complained to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office about someone listing his house...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/23/24 |
After he allegedly stole some phone cases from the Metro Store, a man was arrested in Burger King.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/23/24 |
Police officers were dispatched to McDonald’s after a 911 call from the manager regarding a disturbance.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/23/24 |
Okeechobee County Law Enforcement Torch Run 2024 was a great success.
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4/22/24
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Thieves have targeted the Basswood area, stealing cars and burglarizing vehicles over the past few weeks.
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/22/24 |