The Administration Offices will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in observance of the Christmas Holidays. On behalf of Sheriff Noel E. Stephen and the entire Sheriff’s Office staff, We Wish You A Merry Christmas! Please be safe. Michele Bell, PIO

Recently Sheriff Noel E. Stephen was contacted by a Secret Santa who wished to donate $1000 in order to make a complete Christmas for a local family. Sheriff Stephen contacted Tobi Cross at the Healthy Families Program thru Helping People Succeed. Ms. Cross and Family Support Worker Alex Navarrete knew of a family that would be the perfect recipient. That family is the Foreman-Deskins family, which includes mom Darla Foreman-Deskins, dad Matthew Deskins, 2 1/2 year old Korbyn

TORNADO WATCH/WARNING will be updated as received 9:42 am today, as of this time, two tornado warnings have been issued during this event (Manatee, Polk Counties) none have been issued for Okeechobee as of yet just a TORNADO WATCH till 4:00PM

CHRISTINA ALEXIS STRATTON DOB: 10/13/73 Stratton was a passenger in the vehicle that injured a woman recently at McDonald’s. The victim was inside the restaurant eating when the driver of the vehicle snatched her purse and ran to a vehicle. The victim pursued the suspects, who backed out, knocking her to the ground. Stratton has active warrants for Robbery by Sudden Snatching, Grand Theft and Aggravated Battery with a Motor Vehicle. If you have any information, contact Detec

May your day be as special as you are! Thursday Blessings… Michele Bell, PIO (Beautiful pictures, courtesy of Aux. Capt. Keith Pearce)

K9 Samba is sporting his Thin Blue Line t-shirt and is ready for Santa!!!

Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting… I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday! Michele Bell, PIO

CHOOSE ALTERNATE ROUTE There will be roadwork on Charles Harvey Highway on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, beginning at 7:00 am and lasting all day. EXPECT DELAYS