Okeechobee Sheriff

Serving Okeechobee County Florida Since 1917

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National Prescription Drug Take Back - Now 504 NW 4th St. https://t.co/Hrb88xAy3x

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Silver Alert - Okeechobee Resident https://t.co/bdIlRh45dx

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** ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO ACCIDENT ***
Due to an accident at 16000 HWY 441N and 68 West, the roadway will be closed until the investigation is completed.

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Florida Sheriffs Research Institute Releases Report on Police Response to Resistance

To read the full report, please visit https://t.co/jfL1Kz1GRY

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Our criminal investigations unit has arrested Justin James Ludington for (1) one count of First Degree Arson of an Occupied Structure and (2) two counts of Second Degree Arson of a Vehicle stemming from an investigation into an occupied structure fire located at 9317 SE 57th Dr.

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This morning, a student found a small container on the floor of their bus, several other students smelled the contents, making some feel ill. The students affected were medically cleared. The substance tested as a high concentration of ammonia compound.

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Cristian Alexi Espinoza-Guzman was arrested for one count of Transmission of Child Pornography and one count of Possession of child pornography after a probable cause warrant was conducted on his residence.

Evidence found inside the residence led to the arrest

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Today our traffic guru, Deputy Adrian Rogers and K9 Handler, Deputy Ryan Porter, and his partner Shiva had a blast sharing some fun times, stories, and even some lights, sirens, and K9 demo!

The clan from Rock Solid Christain Academy today. Thank you all for having us.

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Jason and Rose Beale were arrested for Trafficking in Methamphetamine 14 grams or more but less than 28 grams, Possession of Paraphernalia, Forgery, Forging Bank Bills, Possession of Forged Notes, and Damaging Bank Bills. Joint Op. w/ OCSO OCPD Homeland Security & Secret Service

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Investigations take time, but the message is clear, we will investigate and develop cases off of partnerships with the DEA and our community. We continue to make our neighborhoods a safer place to live here in Okeechobee County.

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Starts August 10, 2021

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Narcotics Task Force members conducted a probable cause search warrant at 1679 N.E. 5th St. earlier this morning, which resulted in the arrest of Tony A. Jackson and Ronald L. Jackson were arrested for "Selling A Controlled Substance With Hydromorphone Within 1000 Feet Of A Park"

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The armed barricaded individual was negotiated out of their vehicle and has given up. They will be sent for a physiological evaluation. A big thank you to everyone that shared the initial post on your your social media