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).

• Tricia Maxey, 52, U.S. 441 Southeast, was arrested June 30 by OCSO Deputy K. Lowe and charged with battery on a medical practitioner. Bond was set at $5,000.
• Michael Watson, 33, Northwest 21^st Lane, was arrested June 26 by ONTF and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, sale of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with intent to sell. Bond was set at $87,000.
• Walter Bridges, 76, Southeast 23^rd Avenue, was arrested June 29 by OCSO Deputy M. Wright and charged with battery on a person 65 years or older.
• James Carnley, 33, Northeast Second Street, was arrested June 30 by OCSO Deputy L. Merlino and charged with two counts forgery, two counts uttering a forged instrument and one count grand theft. Bond was set at $25,000.

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.