Okeechobee man accused of molesting child and false imprisonment

By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO

Posted 2/3/23

OKEECHOBEE -- On Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jose Elias De La Torriente ..

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Okeechobee man accused of molesting child and false imprisonment

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Jose Elias De La Torriente

Posted Friday, February 3, 2023 10:33 am

By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO

OKEECHOBEE -- On Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jose Elias De La Torriente, 59, after a 13-year-old child made accusations against him about lewd or lascivious molestation taking place.

While speaking with the child, they provided evidence showing that De La Torriente reportedly committed lewd or lascivious battery and false imprisonment on the 13-year-old.

De La Torriente was arrested with two counts of lewd or lascivious battery and one count of false imprisonment. De La Torriente’s bond was set at $500,000.