We want to introduce Kayla Ammons, Detention Support Staff Member of the Year.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/13/22 |
As she left her home Monday afternoon, an Okeechobee woman found a crying toddler standing in the road.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/13/22 |
For the second time in about a month, an Okeechobee man was allegedly found asleep at the wheel of his vehicle.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/13/22 |
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a brush fire on the Prairie on 244th Street. …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/12/22 |
Okeechobee Correctional Institution staff joined fellow law enforcement officers and staff …
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4/11/22
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The annual Torch Run for Special Olympics involved law enforcement officers from multiple agencies.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/11/22 |
A two-vehicle accident on U.S. 441 approaching the intersection on SR-68 resulted in a death ....
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4/7/22
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The following individuals were charged with felonies or DUI last week.
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4/7/22
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OCSO brings home trophies from annual "Pull for Paw's" event.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/7/22 |
An Okeechobee man was accused of setting up a fake Facebook profile and using it to post pornography.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/6/22 |
Meet Detention Deputy Sheriff Michael Leininger.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/6/22 |
OKEECHOBEE -- of the Florida Sheriffs' Youth Ranch with a check for $8,000.00 from the …
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/6/22 |
A man fleeing law enforcement terrified a group of people at a birthday party when he ran through the neighborhood.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/5/22 |
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 | 4/5/22 |
The following service awards apply for service with the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/5/22 |
Andrew Wheeler was arrested again last week after reportedly hitting another inmate at the county jail.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/5/22 |
Two men were accused of stealing 65” televisions from Walmart and then leaving in a stolen U-Haul truck last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/5/22 |
Meet Uniformed Patrol Sergeant Javier Gonzalez and Detective Ryane Ammons. Both just earned the IRSC - Leadership Academy Certificate.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/4/22 |
Meet Deputy Sheriff’s K-9 Handler Carl Jones and Narcotics Detective Mr. Sunshine.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/4/22 |
Tender Care Daycare and Preschool was vandalized over the weekend ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/4/22 |