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Keep fire safety in mind when cooking and using candles this Valentine’s Day
Keep fire safety in mind this Valentine’s Day to safely maintain the spark of a romantic evening. more
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Stay at the scene: Hit and run isn’t an accident. it’s a crime!
Between 2015 and 2023, 923,000 hit-and-run crashes resulted in 2,162 traffic fatalities... more
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Trooper Zachary Fink was killed in the line of duty Feb. 2 during a highspeed chase
Trooper killed during high speed chase
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was killed Friday morning on Interstate 95 during a highspeed chase. more
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Okeechobee man arrested for seventh time driving without a license
An Okeechobee man was arrested after he was involved in a car accident this week. more
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Danny Payne
Man convicted of murder in 2022 resentenced to 60 years rather than life
Danny Payne, convicted of murder in 2022, was resentenced on Feb. 1 to 60 years. more
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Sex offender who spent four years on the run sentenced again
A convicted sex offender who spent four years on the run from law enforcement... more
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Inmates accused of attacking 'weekender'
Two Okeechobee County Jail inmates were charged with battery/inmate on inmate after they allegedly attacked a “Weekender.” more
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Road rage attacker identified and arrested
After reportedly attacking a woman in Publix, an Okeechobee woman was arrested... more
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Man accused of threatening to slit someone's throat
An Okeechobee woman claimed a misunderstanding may have contributed to her brother’s threat to cut someone’s throat last week. more
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Counterfeit $100 bills passed in Okeechobee
Two complaints about counterfeit money were made this week by store employees. more
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Cadet program trains future leaders
We (Education Foundation of Okeechobee) are proud to spotlight the amazing work happening in the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Cadet Program. more
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We would like to take a moment to congratulate Undersheriff Major Michael Hazellief, who was surprised on Saturday evening at the Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards Banquet with the Leading Star Award for 2023.
Congratulations Major Michael Hazellief
The OCSO would like to take a moment to congratulate Undersheriff Major Michael Hazellief... more
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Okeechobee Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges... more
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Sheriff Noel E. Stephen was proud to announce that the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office has achieved Levels 1 and 2 of the Professional Recognition Program from the Florida Sheriffs Association Accreditation program. Once all three levels are completed, the agency will be added to the prestigious list of accredited agencies in Florida from the Florida Sheriffs Association. We anticipate concluding our final inspection by April 2024, with an announcement to follow once acceptance and awarding are confirmed. Pictured (l-r) Sheriff Bill Leeper Nassau County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Noel E. Stephen, Okeechobee County, and Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office @sarasotasheriff
OCSO achieves recognition from Fla. Sheriff's Assoc.
Sheriff Noel E. Stephen is proud to announce that the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office has achieved Levels 1 and 2 of the Professional Recognition Program from the Florida … more
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Thursday, Jan. 25 was a special day for us at Everglades Elementary as we surprise the kids with their "Special Surprise Guest Readers". Sheriff Noel Stephen, Major Michael Hazellief (along with K-9 Angel), Civil Clerk Denise Sikorski, Sgt. Jack Nash and Sgt. Heath Hughes made the surprise visit and enjoyed reading with some really excited kids. We extend a special thank you to SRO Deputy Tim Higgins and all the Everglades Elementary staff, especially Mrs. Jenna Peterson (her banana bread), for always making us feel welcome and invited.
OCSO reads to kids
Everglades Elementary School welcomed guest readers this week as Sheriff Noel Stephen, Major Michael Hazellief (along with K-9 Angel), Civil Clerk Denise Sikorski, Sgt. Jack Nash … more
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Police officers respond to auto theft and shooting
Officer Nails with the Okeechobee Police Department, was returning from a call of service when he was notified … more
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Man scares Girl Scouts so he can be alone to hunt chameleons
A group of young Girl Scouts was reportedly terrorized while on a camping trip at the Kissimmee Prairie State Park last weekend. more
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Wendall Bradley
Third suspect arrested in drug case
On January 23, 2024, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force arrested Wendall Octavius Bradley... more
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jail cell, prison cell
Inmate charged with hindering a firefighter or equipment
An inmate of the Okeechobee Correctional Institution (OCI) was arrested last week after reportedly destroying a sprinkler head in his cell. more
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Who me? Couldn't be!
Cat on the run after neighbor calls cops
An Okeechobee cat faces arrest after a woman claimed he kept walking on her new car. more
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