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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges:
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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 (OPD), 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).
• Veronica Duval, 49, Lake Worth, was arrested May 24 by OCSO and charged with DUI. During the traffic stop, Duval reportedly repeated the phrases, “I’m going to sue you.” and “I know my rights.” and “I can’t breathe.” over and over. When EMS arrived, she continued yelling while telling them she could not breathe. Duval reportedly refused to get into the ambulance but demanded medical help. Once in the ambulance, she got back out saying she no longer wanted to go. She was transported to the Okeechobee County Jail, where she reportedly refused the breath test.
• Brian Senna, 37, Southeast 37th Drive, was arrested May 24 by OCSO and charged with four counts failure to appear on felony offenses. He is being held without bond.