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Police Chief Donald Hagan is pictured with Sgt. Cody Daigneault, Sgt. Jessica Francis and K9 Luna during the recognition ceremony Tuesday night.
Okeechobee City police officers promoted
Two Okeechobee City Police Officers were recognized during the March 21 Okeechobee City Council Meeting. more
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OKEECHOBEE — After nearly 20 years of service to the city of Okeechobee, Detective James Pickering is retiring. Pickering began his career with the Okeechobee City Police Department in March of 2006. He became a member of the narcotics task force in 2008, was promoted to detective in 2013 and has set his retirement date for March 31. Police Chief Donald Hagan said, “He’s done a great job. I’m so proud to know James.” Pickering worked under three different police chiefs, and plans to continue his work at the academy teaching rookies how to do their jobs well. Pickering, who has a close relationship with Santa Claus said, “Santa Claus and I are tight. I have it on good authority he will be back.” Pictured with the detective are his wife and his mother.
Police detective retiring
After nearly 20 years of service to the city of Okeechobee, Detective James Pickering is retiring. more
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Stranger reaches in a woman's door and turns out her lights
An Okeechobee woman came home one night last week to find a strange man sitting on her back porch, wearing her husband’s clothes and drinking their beer. more
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Police Officers Jason Chapman, Garret Kelley and Brandy Drapal were sworn in on Tuesday night.
New police officers sworn in
During the Tuesday night city council meeting/town hall meeting, three new police officers were sworn in and pinned. more
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"Friend" allegedly steals credit card, gun and jewelry
After her “friend” allegedly took her credit card without permission, an Okeechobee woman called the law. more
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Okeechobee man accused of trying to run ex-wife off the road
An Okeechobee woman called 911 claiming her ex-husband tried to run her off the road. more
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Truck hits man in wheelchair and leaves him lying in road
A hit and run driver reportedly struck a man in a wheelchair last week before continuing north on U.S. 441 Southeast. more
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Arson arrest made after fire marshal investigation
An Okeechobee man was arrested last week after he was accused of being involved in a vehicle fire back in November. more
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OCSO presents LEAP graduates
Everyone sponsored in the L.E.A.P. from 2022 now wears O.C.S.O. green, makes over … more
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Glades County Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges... more
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Okeechobee Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges... more
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Employee accused of forging checks
A Gator Feed employee was arrested last week after the business manager noticed discrepancies with payroll checks. more
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Cattle in the road cause fatal crash
A 27-year-LaBelle man was killed on March 20 at 4:55 a.m. when the car he was driving collided with cows .. more
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FHP combats rise in street racing, takeover events
Street racing, street takeovers, and stunt-driving incidents have risen... more
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Moore Haven man charged in Okeechobee shooting
A Moore Haven man was arrested March 14 by Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office after he was accused of firing a weapon into a home on Southeast 36th Terrace causing the six … more
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Florida man guilty in 2019 fatal shooting of 5 women at bank
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting five women at a small-town bank branch in 2019 and will face either life in prison or a death sentence during the penalty phase next year. Court … more
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Okeechobee Fire Report
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue responded to 330 calls between Feb. 27 and March 12, 2023. more
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Glades County Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges... more
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Okeechobee Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges... more
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13-year-old boy arrested after high-speed chase
A 13-year-old Loxahatchee boy was arrested last week after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high speed chase. more
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