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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.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/28/22 |
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Autopsy findings were released today, Nov. 28, in the death of Okeechobee County Jail inmate Kaitlynn Joy Barnes and her unborn child.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/28/22 |
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What is Thanksgiving all about? For most, it is a time when we are reminded to count our Blessings...
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 11/28/22 |
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An Okeechobee man was sentenced to state prison last week for beating a woman outside a local bar.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/28/22 |
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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...
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11/28/22
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Jonna Kimla, who made headlines in February after cutting off her ankle monitor only hours after it was placed on her leg was sentenced to state prison.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/28/22 |
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GLADES COUNTY – Two people were killed in a head-on crash on State Road 78 on Saturday, Nov. 26 ...
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11/27/22
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K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting law enforcement K-9 units with vital equipment and training...
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11/23/22
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![OKEECHOBEE -- Right-Life donates overdose prevention packets to Okeechobee County inmates when they get out of jail. Narcan is a proven post-overdose life saving item. Thanks to the help of community organizations, Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office now offers numerous services within the county jail to help people cope with and fight addiction. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office]](https://delta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20221120-131548-rite%20life.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE -- Right-Life donates overdose prevention packets to Okeechobee County inmates when they get out of jail. Narcan is a proven post-overdose life saving item. Thanks to the help of community …
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11/20/22
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MARTIN COUNTY -- A fatal traffic accident on State Road 710 tied up traffic for hours on Friday, Nov. 18.
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11/18/22
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The housing area features a private lactation room, air conditioning, enhanced bedding, breast pumps...
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11/18/22
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Three Okeechobee women were arrested Nov. 15 and charged with organized fraud after Labor Finders reported they filed false time sheets and were paid thousands of …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/17/22 |
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An Okeechobee man was arrested last week as part of a check fraud investigation extending ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/17/22 |
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Last week was a bittersweet moment for the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Citizen Observer Patrol.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 11/17/22 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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11/17/22
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We thank everyone for their patience during the Crisis Negotiation Team call-out and temporary road closure of S.E. 28th St...
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 11/17/22 |
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On September 13, 2022, The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Detention Deputies responded to a medical emergency within the jail.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 11/17/22 |
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A three-vehicle accident on Nov. 8 reportedly involved an impaired driver.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/16/22 |
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On Tuesday, Sheriff Noel E. Stephen took part in "The Facts. Your Future."
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 11/16/22 |
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DNA found on a pair of white boxers led to an Okeechobee couple’s arrest on burglary charges.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/15/22 |