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Woman turns the tables on scammer
OKEECHOBEE — When you try to scam a member of law enforcement it’s normally not going to end well — just ask James, whoever that may be. Michele Bell, the public information officer at the Okeechobee...
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Fleeing driver forces deputy off road
OKEECHOBEE — A local deputy narrowly escaped a very dangerous situation early Tuesday morning when a car he was chasing twice rammed his patrol vehicle and caused him to spin out of control on the S.R....
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Woman stabbed to death; 1 arrested
OKEECHOBEE — As the woman stood in the doorway to the small bathroom she screamed to Mark Glen Deschamps: “You just killed me!” A couple of minutes later, her life was over. As Deschamps was allegedly...
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Deschamps’ 9-1-1 call released
OKEECHOBEE — “9-1-1, what’s your emergency?” inquired dispatcher Samantha Plummer. “Yeah. My name is Mark.” answered the caller, Mark Glen Deschamps. “Do you need an ambulance?” asked Ms. Plummer. “I...
View ArticleStranger tries to pick up student at Seminole Elementary
OKEECHOBEE — A very wise boy at Seminole Elementary School avoided a dangerous situation Wednesday when a stranger approached him and offered to take him home. Deputy Yero Todman, of the Okeechobee...
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OCSO seeks information on missing car
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office has requested the public’s help in locating a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, Model LS, four-door, white in color, bearing Florida tag: CTE0R. The vehicle...
View ArticlePrankster locks OHS students in rooms
OKEECHOBEE — A school resource officer is seeking the identity of the person or persons who used zip ties to secure entrance doors together on a couple of buildings at Okeechobee High School (OHS)....
View ArticleJogger found lying near road
OKEECHOBEE — Detectives are investigating the death of a man found Tuesday morning lying along side the road near his home in Fort Drum. Although information was sketchy, Okeechobee County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleWoman killed in S.R. 70 crash
OKEECHOBEE — An early morning single-vehicle accident Wednesday on S.R. 70 East claimed the life of an Okeechobee woman, stated a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release. According to the release Shannon...
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Shooting victim hospitalized
OKEECHOBEE — Information was sketchy as police were busily canvassing homes along N.E. Fifth Street as they tried to determine a motive for a late-afternoon shooting Friday. Detective Bill Saum, of the...
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Report: Couple held truck as payment for drugs
OKEECHOBEE — Arrest reports detail how a local couple took a man’s pickup truck because he owed them money for drugs, and wouldn’t give it back to the man’s wife. The report by Deputy Joseph Hall, of...
View ArticleCloned check used to drain couple’s account
OKEECHOBEE — A local couple saw their joint checking account drained of more than $3,000 when someone used a cloned check in their names. The couple first became aware of the problem on Oct. 28 when...
View ArticleInfo sought on stolen generator
OKEECHOBEE — A detective is asking for the public’s help in finding a 2005 Honda Blackmax generator that was recently stolen. According to Detective Javier Gonzalez, of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s...
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Two accused of stealing from Martha’s House
OKEECHOBEE — A man and woman have been arrested for their alleged connection with the theft of donated items from the front porch of Martha’s House, which operates a shelter for victim’s of domestic...
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Police: Man shot over dope
OKEECHOBEE — Two men and a local teen have been charged in connection with the alleged shooting of a 19-year-old Okeechobee man in what police describe as a “dope deal gone bad.” Okeechobee City Police...
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Report: Stolen bank card used to buy cosmetics
OKEECHOBEE — A local woman is accused of stealing another woman’s bank card and buying over $1,000 worth of items online — most, of which, were cosmetics and hair care products. Ashley Nicole...
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4th District Court of Appeals sets Wheeler free
OKEECHOBEE — Because of a 4th District Court of Appeals opinion, Circuit Court Judge Sherwood Bauer issued an order Thursday to release Andrew Logan Wheeler from prison. Assistant state attorney Ashley...
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Info sought on stolen boat
OKEECHOBEE — A local detective is asking the public’s help in locating a boat, motor and trailer that was stolen from a home on S.E. 128th Avenue. Detective Mark Shireman, of the Okeechobee County...
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Woman injured in fight with spouse
OKEECHOBEE — A sheriff’s office report indicates a local woman was taken Wednesday to Raulerson Hospital due to injuries she allegedly received during an argument with her husband. Charles Wilson Ross,...
View ArticleTot found standing in street
OKEECHOBEE — Two neighbors stepped in immediately to help Tuesday morning when they spotted a small child standing in the intersection of N.E. 28th Avenue and N.E. Eighth Street. A report by Deputy...
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