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After hiring a man through Craig’s List, a local farm owner discovered the man was forging checks.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/5/23 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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12/5/23
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Amanda Kirk was sentenced in August to three years, one month and 15 days in state prison after pleading no contest...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/4/23 |
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An Okeechobee County deputy found himself responding to an unusual call Saturday at Devon Self Storage on State Road 70 West.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/4/23 |
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On Sunday, Dec. 4, Okeechobee Police Department responded to dog bite complainant.
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By Detective Savanna Smith
PIO OCPD | 12/4/23 |
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Oscar Acosta Lanza was sentenced in September to one year in county jail after pleading no contest to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/4/23 |
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A burglary investigation was closed this week with the arrest of a 17-year-old.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/1/23 |
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Two young teens were arrested this week after they were accused of burglary and felony criminal mischief.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/1/23 |
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The following felony cases have either been tried in a court of law or have been settled without trial and are considered closed.
Sierra Poswencyk was …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/30/23 |
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This week, Sheriff Stephen received a call from Mr. Anonymous.
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 11/30/23 |
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An Okeechobee man was arrested last week after he allegedly almost ran into a patrol car while exiting a parking lot.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/28/23 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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11/28/23
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A 60-year-old Okeechobee woman was arrested last week for allegedly stealing and cashing several checks without permission.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/27/23 |
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Congratulations to Earl Wooten, on his Nov. 3, 2023 graduation and completion of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program.
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11/27/23
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An Okeechobee man was arrested on Nov. 19 for allegedly stealing a friend’s car while the man was in the hospital having surgery.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/22/23 |
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Years ago, counterfeiters stuck with the larger bills, 20s, 50s, 100s. In many instances, counterfeiters bleach $1 and $5 bills and then print $50 and $100 on them. This means the …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/21/23 |
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A 16-year-old Okeechobee boy was charged with grand theft auto this week after allegedly stealing his cousin’s work vehicle.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/21/23 |
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Witnesses and/or video surveillance are sought after an unknown person ran into and shattered a mailbox on Southeast 68th Street.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/21/23 |
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly...
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11/21/23
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An Okeechobee woman claimed it was a misunderstanding after she was accused of selling the same trailer to three different people.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/21/23 |
