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Routine vehicle stop turns into big drug bust
CLEWISTON — A Clewiston police officer was patrolling along East Sugarland Highway on Aug. 20 at 1:05 a.m. when he watched a vehicle leave the parking lot of a local motel. The vehicle had an...
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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• Jail x3• 42600 block U.S. 441 North• 12500 block State Road 70 East BURGLARY• 3100 block U.S....
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Teen charged with aggravated assault
Anthony Boswell OKEECHOBEE — A 16-year-old was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill after reportedly shooting at someone at a local bar with a BB gun. Anthony...
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CLEWISTON — Police Chief Aaron Angell reports that the following is a brief synopsis of police department activity covering July 30 thru Aug. 20. It is not representative of all calls for service....
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Two accused of jumping out of car and snatching money
Freddy Mott OKEECHOBEE — A woman claims two men jumped out of a car and grabbed her money as she walked up Northwest 18th Terrace on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at approximately 11 a.m. She identified the men,...
View ArticleHendry County arrests
Hendry County felony/DUI arrests for Aug. 17 through Aug. 23 include: • Juan Bautista-Abril, 49, Clewiston. was arrested by Cpl. I. Movallie on charges of aggravated assault with a weapon without...
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OCSO seeking information on stolen vehicles
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office reports that a 2005 F450 white cab flatbed four door and a green 2016 Polaris side by side (with a roof and powder coated black) were stolen between...
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Hendry County Sheriff’s Deputy faces charges
LABELLE — A Hendry County Sheriff’s Deputy was arrested Monday evening, Aug. 24, on charges of battery/domestic violence, aggravated assault, child neglect and possession of synthetic narcotics. On...
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Hendry County Sheriff’s Office retires two K-9 deputies
LABELLE — One of the most popular units at the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office is the K-9 Unit. People just love to see them work and often want to pet them (something they would not recommend you...
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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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Crime Stoppers is searching for Angela Hunter
Angela Hunter PALM BEACH COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs your help in locating Angela Hunter, 42 years old, black, female, 4 feet 11 inches tall, 130 pounds, black hair, brown eyes,...
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of the following crimes last week: ASSAULT• 500 block Northeast 15th Avenue• 11500 block U.S. 441 Southeast• 12500 block State Road 70 East•...
View ArticleDetectives investigate shooting in Belle Glade
BELLE GLADE — Deputies responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male located in a vehicle in the 100 block of State Road 7 in Belle Glade on Sunday, Aug. 23. Upon arrival, deputies located the...
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Sexual Predator Notification
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee 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...
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OCSO seeking men involved with Playland Park murder
Jesus (Chui) Torres OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office seeks help from the public for information about a Jan. 31 murder. Jesus (Chui) Torres was murdered in the front yard of his...
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Teen charged with premeditated attempted murder
Tyonne Frost OKEECHOBEE — A 33-year-old man was shot five times Friday, Aug. 21, around 10:30 p.m. in Douglas Park. Sgt. Fred Bradley of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was stopped by...
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McKinstry jailed, accused of threatening bodily injury
PAHOKEE — A well-known, outspoken resident of Pahokee has been arrested and charged with “intimidation – sending written threat to commit bodily injury.” Samuel J. McKinstry On Wednesday, Aug. 26,...
View Article20 arrested on narcotics charges in Okeechobee County
By Michelle Bell, OCSO OKEECHOBEE — On Sept. 1, 2020 members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, along with members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, Okeechobee Police Department, FDLE,...
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Crime Stoppers is searching for Rondha Paul
Rondha Paul PALM BEACH COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs your help in locating Rondha Paul, 25 years old, black, female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 280 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, and...
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