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.

Okeechobee Arrest Report

Posted 6/30/26

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges…

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Okeechobee Arrest Report

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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 (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).

  •  Stanley Williams, 36, Northwest 31st Avenue, was arrested June 21 by OCSO Deputy L. Merlino and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of MDMA with intent to sell. Bond was set at $101,500.
  • Alexis Gore, 24, Lake Placid, was arrested June 20 by OCSO Deputy L. Merlino and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, knowingly driving on a suspended license, introduction of contraband to a detention facility, DUI, possession of oxycodone, possession of methamphetamines and possession of hydrocodone. Bond was set at $4,500.
  • Dorothy Long, 59, Northeast 56th Avenue, was arrested June 21 by OCSO Deputy C. Morris and charged with aggravated battery causing bodily harm.
  • Donald Hayes, 46, Northwest Sixth Street, was arrested June 22 by OCSO Deputy G. Harden and charged with grand theft and tampering with evidence. Bond was set at $5,000.
  • Kelly Zehr, 56, Southeast 19th Court, was arrested June 23 by OCSO Deputy D. Satallante and charged with battery on a person 65 years or older. Bond was set at $2,500.
  • Shoney Yates was arrested June 26 and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
  • Benjamin Osborn, 23, West Palm Beach, was arrested June 19 by OCSO Deputy M. Wright and charged with operating a motor vehicle exceeding the speed limit by 50+ mph, driving without a license and reckless driving. Bond was set at $750.
  • Aaron Little, 32, South Bay, was arrested June 24 by OCPD Officer Ryan Holroyd and charged with habitual driving without a license. Bond was set at $750.

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.

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