Since scammers have become very creative in their techniques, we feel that arming the public with knowledge is a great tool in preventing those in our community from becoming victims of these dishonest schemes.
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By Denise Sikorski
Asst. PIO OCSO | 2/24/23 |
A local country singer was arrested in Fort Pierce this week during a traffic stop.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/23/23 |
OKEECHOBEE — Two Okeechobee men were arrested last week after allegedly robbing a boy on his way home from the ball field.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/23/23 |
OKEECHOBEE -- On Tuesday, Feb.21, 2023, Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call referencing a concern regarding a teacher, Paige Leduc, a 26 and a minor child. …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/22/23
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Compensation for the family of a woman killed in a 2013 accident involving an OCSO patrol car ....
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/21/23 |
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 …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/21/23
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This week’s Inspiring Okeechobee selection was the first Black man to work as a firefighter for Okeechobee County Fire Rescue.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/21/23 |
Okeechobee County Detectives participate in undercover human trafficking investigation "Operation Traffic Stop" resulting in 213 arrests by Polk County Sheriff's Office.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 2/20/23 |
Detective Ryane Ammons is the recipient of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 2/20/23 |
On Feb. 17, at approximately 8 a.m., School Resource Officer Demarcus Dixon received a report from students and staff members at Osceola Middle School regarding written threats to kill, and to …
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2/17/23
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The fourth person involved in a three-county vehicle theft ring was sentenced this week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/17/23 |
Today, we would like to share with you our Corrections Support Staff Employee of the Year, Wendy Parker.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 2/16/23 |
Detention deputy Joseph Benjamin was awarded our Detention Deputy of the Year Award.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 2/16/23 |
A man reportedly squatting in an abandoned house was accused of shooting at a cat and then at police officers last year in October.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/16/23 |
An Okeechobee couple claimed they were assaulted in their own home this week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/16/23 |
A former Okeechobee resident was informed Monday that an arrest had been made in her vehicle theft case.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/15/23 |
On Jan. 14, a memorial was dedicated to memories of the boys who lived and died at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/15/23 |
An 11-year-old girl was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with possession of THC.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/14/23 |
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue responded to 138 calls last week. Here are some of the highlights.
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2/14/23
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An Okeechobee woman was charged with insurance fraud after allegedly lying about injuries received during a car accident that occurred in 2021.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/14/23 |