Special to Lake Okeechobee News
Okeechobee Arrest Report
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 Police Department (OCPD), the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the Department of Corrections (DOC) or the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force (ONTF).
- Arthur Williamson, 55, Southeast Second Road, was arrested July 26 by ONTF and charged with possession of meth. Bond was set at $5,000.
- Billy Bailey, 20, U.S. 441 Southeast, was arrested July 26 by OCSO and charged with burglary, aggravated fleeing, driving on a suspended license. He is being held without bond.
- Kanyon Billie, 19, Southwest 28th Street, was arrested July 27 by OCSO and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana and driving without a license. Bond was set at $12,000.
- Shelley Makowsky, 57, Southeast 18th Court, was arrested July 27 by OCPD and charged with felony criminal mischief. Bond was set sat $2,500.
- Karly Mendiola, 20, Texas, was arrested July 27 by OCSO and charged with burglary and giving false information to a pawn shop. Bond was set at $15,000.
- Dallas Parker, 29, Northwest 47th Avenue, was arrested July 27 by OCSO and charged with possession of meth. Bond was set at $5,000.
- Jay Valentin, 20, Texas, was arrested July 27 by OCSO and charged with burglary and giving false information to a pawn shop. Bond was set at $15,000.
- Alyssa Deese, 24, Northwest Seventh Avenue, was arrested July 28 by OCPD and charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting an officer with violence. Bond was set at $7,000.
- Freddy Lee Mott III, 34, Southwest Fifth Avenue, was arrested July 28 by OCPD and charged with grand theft. Bond was set at $5,000.
This column lists arrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found not guilty or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed.
