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Man on golf cart reportedly brandishes gun
Ronnie Thompson OKEECHOBEE — A man on a golf cart reportedly showed a man and wife his gun and told them not to start something they couldn’t finish.While driving near the 10100 block of State Road 78...
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of the following crimes last week: ASSAULT• 1400 block U.S. 441 Southeast• 4500 block Southeast 27th Street• 700 block Northwest 32nd...
View ArticleSkeletal remains found in eastern Hendry County
LABELLE — On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a field in the eastern portion of Hendry County after receiving reports of skeletal remains being discovered. It was a...
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LABELLE — The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office during the week of June 22. • Mario Marc Osceola, 28,...
View ArticleUPDATE: Skeletal remains found an eastern Hendry County
LABELLE — On Tuesday, June 30, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a field in the eastern portion of Hendry County after receiving reports of skeletal remains being discovered. It was a...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers seeks whereabouts of Terrell Peak Special to the Lake...
PALM BEACH COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs your help in locating Terrell Peak, 25 years old, black, male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, 170 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, and he has multiple...
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Sexual predator notification
PAHOKEE — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is disclosing this information to the public in order to enhance public safety, awareness and protection. This information is not intended to increase...
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of the following crimes last week: ASSAULT• 7200 block U.S. 441 North x2• 2500 block Northeast 11th Court BURGLARY• 8600 block U.S. 441...
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Suspects in an Okeechobee carjacking were arrested in Desoto County
Update July 10 6:30 a.m. : According to Desoto County Sheriff’s Office, Edison claimed there was a third man in the vehicle at the time of the accident. He said he did not know the names of the other...
View ArticleWoman reportedly creates fake Facebook profile to set someone up for a crime
OKEECHOBEE — A local woman contacted the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office to report a text she said she received from a man through Facebook messenger. The woman said it was a sexually explicit text...
View ArticleLaBelle man faces second degree murder charges in death of FWC Officer Keen
LABelle — A LaBelle man arrested on Negligent Manslaughter charges on June 14, 2020, in the shooting death of FWC Officer Julian Keen, now faces new charges of Second Degree Murder with a Firearm,...
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Montura man accused of cattle theft in Hendry County
CLEWISTON — The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, Major Crimes Unit, effected an arrest during the evening hours of Tuesday, July 7, 2020, concerning the August 19, 2019 theft 25 head of Cattle from SR...
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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 (OPD), the...
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of the following crimes last week: ASSAULT• 4200 block U.S. 441 South• 5000 block Northeast 168th Street• 1300 block Northeast 15th Avenue•...
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Crime Stoppers needs your help in locating Elmer Mendez
PALM BEACH COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs your help in locating Elmer Mendez, 18 years old, hispanic, male, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 125 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. He is at...
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Alleged intruder is shot
OKEECHOBEE — On Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 8:09 am, deputies responded to 4335 U.S. Highway 441 Southeast in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Okeechobee County Fire Rescue (OCFR) was providing...
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Belle Glade woman accused of leaving toddler in hot car
WEST PALM BEACH — A Belle Glade woman has been charged with child neglect after reportedly leaving a toddler locked in a hot car for nearly 25 minutes while she was shopping in a mall. Special to the...
View ArticleClewiston shooting leaves two injured
CLEWISTON — The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is currently investigating a shooting in the Harlem community of Clewiston. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on July 16...
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Teens are accused of stealing multiple ATVs
Mason Turner OKEECHOBEE — Two 17-year-old boys were arrested and charged with grand theft motor vehicle after multiple ATV thefts were reportedly traced to them. Mason Turner and Jonathan Thomas were...
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of the following crimes last week: ASSAULT• 7200 block U.S. 441 North• 1700 block U.S. 441 North• 42600 block U.S. 441 North BURGLARY• 2400...
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