Okeechobee Arrest Report

Posted 1/25/23

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...

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Okeechobee Arrest Report

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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).

  • Edward Bailey Jr., 23, Miami, was arrested Jan. 18 by OCSO and charged with grand theft. Bond was set at $25,000.
  • Candace Waters, 35, Northeast 10th Lane, was arrested Jan. 17 by OCSO and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. Bond was set at $80,000.
  • De’Nitrik Ja’Nyle Whittaker, 21, Southwest Fifth Street, was arrested Jan. 17 by OCSO and charged with sexual battery/victim over the age of 12 and false imprisonment. Bond was set at $20,000.
  • Jennifer Chavez was arrested Jan. 18 by OCSO and charged with two counts reckless tampering with a product risking injury or death. She was released on her own recognizance.
  • Alan McCleese, 56, North Parrott Avenue, was arrested Jan. 18 by OCSO and charged with grand theft. Bond was set at $7,500.
  • James Jenkins, 38, 11th Street, BHR, was arrested Jan. 19 by OCSO and charged with DUI. Bond to be set.
  • Hernan Baltazar, 28, Northwest 24th Avenue, was arrested Jan. 20 by OCSO and charged with DUI with property damage. Bond was set at $750.
  • Brenda Damato, 60, State Road 70 East, was arrested by OCSO and charged with battery on a person 65 years old or older. Bond was set at $2,500.
  • John Helfrich, 53, Northwest 309th Street, was arrested Jan. 20 by OCSO and charged with unarmed burglary and petit theft. Bond was set at $25,500. Helfrich was also arrested on Jan. 22 and charged with trespass, petit theft and unarmed burglary. Bond in that arrest was set at $3,750.
  • Otto Martin, 42, US 441 North, was arrested Jan. 20 by OCSO and charged with aggravated battery on a pregnant woman and hindering contact with law enforcement. Bond was set at $27,500.
  • Elijah Brown, 18, Northeast 168th Street, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with inciting a riot. Bond was set at $2,500.
  • Rocco Johnson, 19, Northeast 168th Street, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with aggravated assault and battery causing bodily harm. Bond was set at $10,000.
  • Jakari Lampley, 18, Fort Lauderdale, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with inciting a riot and battery on detention staff. Bond was set at $5,000.
  • Solomon Jiminez, 38, Northeast 31st Street, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with DUI and operating a motor vehicle without a license. Bond was set at $750.
  • Chang Qing Ye, 64, Hialeah, was arrested Jan. 20 by OCSO and charged with DUI with property damage. Bond was set at $750.
  • Jivonni Sturgis, 17, Jacksonville, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with four counts battery on detention staff, inciting a riot and resisting arrest. He was transferred to the custody of the DOJJ.
  • Damon Tims, 18, Northeast 168th Street, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with battery on detention staff. Bond was set at $3,500.
  • Darrius Bryant, 18, Northeast 168th Street, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with inciting a riot. Bond was set at $2,500.
  • Omario Cannon, 19, Northeast 168th Street, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with inciting a riot and battery on detention staff. Bond was set at $7,500.
  • Phillipe Chisolm, 17, Gainsville, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with inciting a riot and two counts battery on detention staff. He was transferred to the custody of the DOJJ..
  • William Garcia, 19, Northeast 168th Street, and charged with inciting a riot. Bond was set at $2,500.
  • Jaequan Jacobs, 18, Northeast 168th Street, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with inciting a riot and battery on detention staff. Bond was set at $5,000.
  • Trey Jacobs, 18, Northeast 168th Street, was arrested by OCSO and charged with inciting a riot and battery on detention staff. Bond was set at $5,000.
  • David Pace, 56, Southeast 23rd Street, was arrested Jan. 20 by OCPD and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and domestic battery. Bond was set at $5,500.
  • Lane Adkins, 23, Indiantown, was arrested Jan. 23 by OCPD and charged with DUI. Bond was set at $500.
  • Lori Mastaler, 65, Northeast Eighth Avenue, was arrested Jan. 23 by OCPD and charged with aggravated battery. Bond was set at $25,000.
  • Patricia Novak, 62, North Lauderdale, was arrested Jan. 23 by OCSO and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on her own recognizance.

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.

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