These columns list 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.
The following individuals were charged with DUI or felony last week.
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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 (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).
• Teddy Grossman, 25, at large, was arrested Jan. 20 by OCPD and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,250.
• Scott Gehrke, 38, Southwest 35th Street, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with DUI. Bond was set at $750.
• Michael Collake, 38, State Road 78 West, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with battery/inmate on inmate. Bond was set at $2,500.
• Anquan Evans, 46, Palmetto, Fla., was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with DUI and driving without a license. Bond was set at $600.
• Jamie Jaimez, 39, Northwest 19th Avenue, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $5,000.
• TyJuan Lewis, 20, Northeast 16th Avenue, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with four counts possession with intent to sell within a specified area, carrying a concealed firearm, tampering with evidence, obstruction without violence and violation of probation. He is being held without bond.
• Melissa Paul, 34, Linda Road, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with possession of marijuana resin and DUI. She was released on her own recognizance.
• Adrien Smith, 20, Southeast Eighth Avenue, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and possession of crack cocaine and possession with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a specified area. Bond was set at $50,000.
• Stephanie Starcher, 38, Northeast 11th Street, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with sale of fentanyl and possession with intent to sell. Bond was set at $80,000.
• Ryker Waddell, 18, Northeast 15th Street, was arrested Jan. 21 by OCSO and charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a specified area. Bond was set at $30,000.
• Edwardo Taylor, 22, Southwest Seventh Avenue, was arrested Jan. 22 by OCSO and charged with possession of marijuana/over 20 grams, DUI and failure to register. Bond was set at $2,100.
• Stanley Yates, 51, Fellsmere, was arrested Jan. 22 by OCPD and charged with driving without a license/habitual offender and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $750.
• Mario Romana, 51, 441 Southeast, was arrested Jan. 26 by OCSO and charged with failure to change ID or driver’s license. Bond was set at $3,500.
• Trinity Casselton, 32, Southeast 36th Avenue, was arrested Jan. 25 by OCSO and charged with sale of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with intent to sell. Bond was set at $23,500.
• Danielle Meyers, 33, Southeast 36th Avenue, was arrested Jan. 25 by OCSO and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession with intent to sell. Bond was set at $15,000.
• Jamey Douglas, 49, at large, was arrested Jan. 27 by OCSO and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $7,500.
• Bobby Fulford Sr., 66, Northwest 285th Drive, was arrested Jan. 27 by OCSO and charged with sale of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a specified area, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with intent to sell within 1,000 feet. Bond was set at $137,000.
• Tanya Huggins, 50, Northwest 28th Drive, was arrested Jan. 27 by OCSO and charged with sale of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a specified area, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with intent to sell within 1,000 feet. Bond was set at $137,000.
• Jonathan Jones, 30, Belle Glade, was arrested Jan. 27 by OCSO and charged with contempt of court/failure to appear on a felony charge. He is being held without bond.
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.