Man charged with DUI tries to drive car out of ditch
OKEECHOBEE — A four-door Dodge Charger was found in a ditch just before midnight Saturday, April 11. Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Deputy Ben Vuleta responded to the 20700 block of U.S. 441 North after...
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Teen charged with aggravated assault with deadly weapon
OKEECHOBEE — After reportedly threatening people with a firearm and then shooting at a car, 16-year-old Jaymarion Lawton was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly...
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Deputy struck several times in head while serving warrant
Jack Albritton OKEECHOBEE – While attempting to serve a warrant, an Okeechobee County Sheriff’s deputy was struck several times in the head but still managed to bring in the fugitive. On Sunday, April...
View ArticleOkeechobee hit with rash of car burglaries
OKEECHOBEE – Six vehicle burglaries were reported in Okeechobee County last week, beginning on April 10 when two firearms were stolen from a truck on Northwest Sixth Street. In that case, the vehicle...
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Man accused of interfering with railroad tracks
Brian Guzowski OKEECHOBEE — After reportedly running across a railroad track to avoid arrest, a local man was charged with felony interfering with a railroad track and other charges. On Friday, April...
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Juvenile charged with three counts burglary
Darius Brown OKEECHOBEE — Three times last week, someone entered Parrott Island Grill while they were closed, without authorization. On Wednesday, April 15, the Okeechobee Police Department received...
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Crime Stoppers is searching for Demetrius Walker
PALM BEACH COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs your help in locating Demetrius Walker, 49-years-old, black, male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, 220 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, he has multiple...
View ArticleOCSO Investigations
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of the following crimes last week: ASSAULT• 16800 block Northwest 258th Street• 4000 block U.S. 441 Southeast• 2600 block Northeast 63rd...
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Clewiston juvenile arrested on charges of attempted murder
Jasheed Stephens CLEWISTON — On April 20, 17-year-old Jasheed Daquone Stephens, of Clewiston, was brought to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office by his mother and turned himself in on an outstanding...
View ArticleArrest Report for Okeechobee April 15-22
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...
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Clewiston man and two sons arrested on narcotics charges
Eddie Redd Sr. CLEWISTON — On Wednesday, April 15, the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit conducted a search warrant at the home of Eddie Leon Redd Sr., 713 Arkansas Ave., Clewiston....
View ArticleTwo arrested in connection with murder
OKEECHOBEE — On April 26, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Okeechobee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 200 block of Northeast 14th Avenue in reference to a body in the street. Upon arrival,...
View ArticleTwo die in single car crash in Hendry County
HENDRY COUNTY — Two Hialeah residents died in a single vehicle crash in Hendry County at 9:20 a.m. on April 28 according to the Florida Highway Patrol report. The names of those involved have not been...
View ArticleOkeechobee Arrest Report
OKEECHOBEE – 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...
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OCSO seeking whereabouts of dirt bike and four-wheeler
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about an unknown suspect who broke into a property located at Northwest 144th Trail on...
View ArticleOkeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Investigations
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of the following crimes last week: BURGLARY• 7400 block Northwest 86th Court x3• 1600 block Southwest 11th Street• 1800 block Northeast...
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Angry man accused of battery with a truck
Scott Mascio OKEECHOBEE — After hearing gunshots, a local man reportedly went to his neighbor’s house and deliberately hit him with his truck. On Friday, May 1, Scott Mascio, 39, of Loxahatchee, was...
View ArticleMarsy’s Law gives rise to unintended consequences
OKEECHOBEE — Although, on the surface, Marsy’s Law sounds like it would be a great addition to Florida’s Constitution, in reality, it has had some unintended consequences. According to the Marsy’s Law...
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Crime Stoppers needs your help location Andrea Harold
PALM BEACH COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs your help in locating Andrea Harold, She’s 31, black, female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 180 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, and has multiple...
View ArticleOkeechobee Arrest Report
OKEECHOBEE – 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...
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