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15 charged in drug sales roundup
OKEECHOBEE — Fifteen people were arrested this week by the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force for reportedly selling drugs during a recent ongoing undercover drug operation staged in Okeechobee County....
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K-9 apprehends fleeing suspect
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) K-9 Magnum not only played a big part in finding a fleeing burglary suspect, but also in convincing him to surrender to law enforcement officers....
View ArticleDeputy seeking info on black sports car
OKEECHOBEE — Local law enforcement agencies are looking for a black Ford Mustang automobile that was last seen Christmas eve in the area of a S.R. 70 East business where a man was attacked and gun...
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Police seek public’s help in finding thieves
OKEECHOBEE — A police detective has two open theft cases that occurred at Walmart this month and he is asking the public’s help in identifying the suspects. Detective Jack Boon, of the Okeechobee City...
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Info sought on stolen truck
OKEECHOBEE — A detective with the sheriff’s office is asking the public for information regarding a stolen Ford F-250 gold on black pickup truck. The 2001 dually was apparently taken from the 4200...
View ArticleWoman loses over $3,000 in Facebook scam
OKEECHOBEE — A local woman lost over $3,000 in a worker’s compensation scam after she was urged to jump on their offer by someone she thought was a Facebook friend. The 68-year-old victim reportedly...
View ArticleFog blamed for early morning crash
OKEECHOBEE — Dense fog has been listed as the cause of an early-morning traffic accident Thursday on U.S. 441 North that claimed the life of a 71-year-old Michigan man. A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)...
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Report: Fleeing suspect causes traffic crash
OKEECHOBEE — A police report details how a local man led an officer on a pursuit in the southwest section of the city Wednesday, then ran into another vehicle carrying two young children. The report by...
View ArticleJailed teen tries to commit suicide
OKEECHOBEE — A 16-year-old teen being held in the county jail on adult charges is said to be in critical condition at a West Palm Beach hospital after he apparently tried to commit suicide in his cell....
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Police chase: is it safe? who decides?
OKEECHOBEE — To pursue; or, not to pursue? That is the question. And the answer to that question varies with each law enforcement agency. Case in point: On Jan. 4 Sergeant P.C. Eddings, from the...
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Okeechobee Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in identifying man who threw...
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who apparently threw a small puppy over a fence at the animal control office. As a result of throwing the...
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Man accused of harming puppy
OKEECHOBEE — An Okeechobee man has been arrested for allegedly throwing a 6-month-old puppy over a 7-foot fence at the Okeechobee Animal Control office, then leaving it there over 14 hours with a...
View ArticleDaylight burglars strike again
OKEECHOBEE — Daylight burglars made off with over $10,000 worth of jewelry last week when they broke into a Four Seasons Estates home between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:35 p.m. The residents of the home...
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Need to identify the following persons
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public to help them identify the individuals in these photos. If you know the identity of any of these subjects, contact Detective...
View ArticleCompany burglarized; losses total over $48,000
OKEECHOBEE — A local construction company lost over $48,000 in tools, tires and wheels when thieves entered the property on Jan. 14 by cutting the lock on the front gate. Deputy Devon Satallante, of...
View ArticleTrucks stolen from local motels
OKEECHOBEE — Two one-ton Ford pickup trucks were stolen from two different local motels early Wednesday and a local detective is asking the public’s help in finding the thieves. According to...
View ArticleSchool bus crash in Glades County injures 25 — including 16 children
GLADES COUNTY — An accident involving a school bus sent 25 people to area hospitals Friday, Jan. 20. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the accident happened at 7:54 p.m. on U.S. Highway...
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Jury hears complicated tale of home invasion, car theft & chase
OKEECHOBEE — At first, Shannon Davis thought to herself: “What is this man doing in my house?” Then, when Mark J. Saunders put his gun to the head of Albert Davis, Shannon’s husband, she feared...
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Detective seeks man’s identity
OKEECHOBEE — A police detective is asking for the public’s help in identifying a white male who tried to steal almost $1,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart. Detective Jack Boon, of the Okeechobee...
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Saunders convicted; could get life
OKEECHOBEE — After being found guilty on eight felony charges Wednesday afternoon, Mark Saunders could now spend the rest of his life in prison. A six-member jury spent just over 40 minutes to find...
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