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.
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A child was hit by a car when a woman allegedly backed over him as she took her dog to use the restroom.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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An Okeechobee man called 911 to tell law enforcement officers he fell asleep in his truck and woke up to find a pig in his lap.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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After a woman was hit by a car, she was transported to Raulerson Hospital but appeared uninjured.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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A recycling business called law enforcement to report a stolen vehicle last week. According to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Incident report…
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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If power went out in your neighborhood on Monday, Sept. 7, it might have been caused by a man who got stuck in the mud.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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An Okeechobee man said his bank closed his account and said he was too high risk for them.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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When she overheard a woman speaking harshly to her children and threatening to pull one of the...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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On Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at approximately 5 p.m., the Okeechobee City Police responded to a fight in progress at the Parrott Island Grill. There were multiple people …
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By Major Bettye Taylor OCPD
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9/14/26
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A passerby heard a woman screaming and raced toward the screams to offer his help.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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Deputy Dilmer LaRowe was dispatched to a home on 61 st Drive in response to a juvenile problem complaint.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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After a teen reportedly spit on a member of detention staff at the Everglades Youth Academy, he was arrested and transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/13/26 |
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Recently, law enforcement was called regarding a vehicle versus animal complaint.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/13/26 |
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A Loxahatchee man called 911 to report criminal mischief on his property in Dixie Ranch Acres recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/12/26 |
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An Okeechobee teen was arrested after allegedly shoving a staff member at the Okeechobee Achievement Academy recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/12/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested after allegedly breaking into the home of a fellow corrections officer and strangling him.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/12/26 |
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Local firefighters took part in the annual Tunnel to Towers in Vero on Saturday.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/11/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman recently reported being scammed by someone claiming to work for the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/9/26 |
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Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) has a winner!
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/9/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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9/8/26
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On Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) became involved in an officer involved shooting
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Special to Hendry County News
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9/8/26
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