Okeechobee City police officers report they were forced to shoot a dog during an arrest last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/25/23 |
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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4/25/23
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An Okeechobee man was arrested Friday after allegedly making multiple harassing phone calls to a jobsite.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/25/23 |
Sheriff Noel E. Stephen, Police Chief Donald Hagan, and Fire Chief Earl Wooten rolled out a program that will save lives and assist the public and all of Okeechobee's Emergency …
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/25/23 |
On April 12, 2023 Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), Detective Cauley received information regarding an Okeechobee County School District employee …
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4/20/23
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OKEECHOBEE — It was a bittersweet feeling for us here at the Sheriff's Office.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/20/23 |
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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4/18/23
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A 12-year-old boy was arrested this week after allegedly assaulting a guidance counselor.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/18/23 |
A pawn shop manager and her daughter were arrested last week on several charges involving identity theft and fraud.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/17/23 |
Okeechobee law enforcement faced an unusual dilemma last week while on patrol.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/17/23 |
You may have noticed a young fellow by the name of Zander who carries gift cards and wooden hearts with him everywhere he goes.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/14/23 |
The thin blue line in front of the Okeechobee City Police Department was removed in early February after a complaint from one man.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/14/23 |
By now, you may have noticed something missing in front of the Okeechobee Police Department.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/13/23 |
After listening to phone calls between inmates in the county jail and friends on the outside, detectives were able to make further arrests.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/13/23 |
A stolen vehicle was recovered within the hour after it was reported missing last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/13/23 |
Former Okeechobee City Police Officer Larry Parzygnat assembled a collage of the former police chiefs and other historical photos.
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4/13/23
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The Lock 7 public men’s room was damaged early in February by a trio of young men.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/13/23 |
On April 5, 2023, Detective Cauley and Detective Wenrick served Jaymarion Lawton (19) with a search warrant for his cell phone.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/12/23 |
Florida Forest Service and Okeechobee County Fire Rescue firefighters battled a blaze in Fort Drum ...
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4/12/23
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When a massive fire destroyed a waste-to-energy plant in Miami-Dade County, the impact was felt all the way here, to Okeechobee County.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/11/23 |