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An Okeechobee man was arrested during a late-night traffic stop on November 17, 2024...
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OKEECHOBEE -- An Okeechobee man was arrested during a late-night traffic stop on Nov. 17, and charged with trafficking a controlled substance.
At approximately 12:44 a.m., Sgt. Aurelio Almazan observed Tracy Wayne McKinney riding a bicycle without the necessary lights and stopped him near the 1700 block of State Road 70 West. During the stop, McKinney consented to a search, and Sgt. Almazan discovered a clear baggie containing a crystal-like substance. The substance field tested positive for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine and weighed 8 grams.
Mckinney was arrested and taken to the Okeechobee County Jail with a bond set at $500,000.
The Okeechobee Police Department encourages citizens to report any suspicious activities. Together, we can make Okeechobee a safer place.
