By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO
OKEECHOBEE — On October 26, 2026, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, working alongside the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), served a narcotics search warrant at a residence located at NortheastThird Lane in Okeechobee following an ongoing narcotics investigation.
The investigation focused on Rebecca Dicara Velasquez, 48, after the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office received information indicating that Velasquez was selling illegal narcotics from the residence.
During the operation, Velasquez was detained at the residence while investigators conducted a search of the property. The search resulted in the discovery of approximately 71 grams of methamphetamine, ammunition, pills, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Velasquez is a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, including 28 prior felony convictions. She was most recently released from prison in November 2025, less than one year before this arrest.
Velasquez was transported to the Okeechobee County Jail, where she faces the following charges:
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Trafficking in methamphetamine (28 grams or more)
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Possession of ammunition by a convicted felon
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Possession of a controlled substance
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Possession of drug paraphernalia
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office remains committed to investigating illegal narcotics activity and holding those responsible accountable.
We appreciate the continued partnership and assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration and the dedicated efforts of our Narcotics Task Force in working to keep dangerous drugs out of Okeechobee County.
All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
