Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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 (OCPD), the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the Department of Corrections (DOC), Criminal Action Team (CAT) or the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force (ONTF).
- Florencio Salazar, 18, Northeast Third Street, was arrested Aug. 11 by CAT and charged with possession with intent to sell marijuana, possession of marijuana/more than 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $11,000.
- Terence Byrd, 55, Northeast 13th Avenue, was arrested Aug. 12 by OCSO Deputy Misei Esquivel and charged with hindering communication with law enforcement, burglary, criminal mischief and robbery by sudden snatching. Bond was set at $53,000.
- Joseph Albritton, 35, U.S. 441 southeast, was arrested Aug. 12 by OCSO Deputy Brady Rhodes and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating a motor vehicle without a license. Bond was set at $12,000.
- Sergio Aquino, 28, Northwest 38th Avenue, was arrested Aug. 14 by OCSO Deputy Isobel Jean and charged with battery by strangulation and battery.
- Scott Hall, 54. Southeast 23rd Street, was arrested Aug. 14 by OCSO Deputy Victor Cabrera and charged with possession of ammunition by a delinquent adult. Bond was set at $17,500.
- Hayley Palmisano, 30, Southwest 28th Street, was arrested Aug. 14 by CAT and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $6,000.
- Juan Clausen, 21, Northwest Third Street, was arrested Aug. 16 by OCSO Deputy Victor Cabrera and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Bond was set at $5,000.
- Dale Byerly, 46, Port St. Lucie, was arrested Aug. 16 by OCSO Deputy Gabe Greseth and charged with domestic battery by strangulation and battery. Bond was set at $15,000.
- Jessica Camp, 25, Southeast 29th Lane, was arrested Aug. 15 by OCSO Deputy Jennifer Fairtrace and charged with possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,500.
- Michael Palomino, 48, Northwest 254th Street, was arrested Aug. 17 by OCSO Deputy Jennifer Fairtrace and charged with tampering with evidence, possession of methamphetamine, introduction of contraband into a detention facility, driving without a license and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $16,500.
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.