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Sam Albuquerque
July 31, 2025

Officer embodies WGPD standards in response to motorcycle crash

Officer Brian Drechsel went above and beyond to make sure the crash victim’s family was notified in the middle of the night.

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Leticia Silva
July 11, 2025

New officers welcomed to the Ocoee Police Department

On Monday, July 7, the city of Ocoee announced two new members of the police department.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 25, 2025

Ocoee plans to crack down on parking violations

Police Chief Vincent Ogburn and the city commission discussed new enforcement measures such as escalating citation fines to deter parking violations.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 4, 2025

West Orange Dream Center set to host women’s self-defense class

The class will be led by Windermere Police Chief and lifelong martial artist Dave Ogden from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 7.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 6, 2025

Ocoee PD partnering with Project ChildSafe to give away free gun locks

The local police department and firearm safety education program have teamed up to help communities store firearms safely and securely.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee PD hosts annual community picnic

The Ocoee Police Department welcomed folks to Vandergrift Central Park for a day of fun at its annual community picnic event.

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Michael Eng
March 11, 2025

Observer, Foundation partner for podcast

Called “Between Faith and Reason,” this podcast is a platform designed to enhance, challenge and inspire your journey as individuals, with your families and in your community.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 30, 2024

'Seeds of Leadership,' Windermere Police Chief David Ogden releases devotional book

Written and designed for first responders, the 100-day devotional book combines scripture, leadership lessons and experiences from David Ogden’s lifetime of service into seeds of leadership and spiritual wellness.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Hope Church honors military, first responders at Hero Day event

The Winter Garden church welcomed and honored military personnel and first responders during its Hero Day celebration event and service.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 13, 2024

Shred-A-Thon is back Aug. 17 at Olympia High

The Orange County Sheriff's Office event, to help securely dispose of your sensitive documents, is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 5, 2024

PHOTOS: Ocoee’s police department vs. parks and rec basketball game

With the help of the Orlando Magic and GROW Healthy Kids, the two city departments faced off in a game for Ocoee department superiority while giving away free basketballs to those in attendance.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 27, 2024

Recent retirees reflect on Ocoee police career

Three senior members of the Ocoee Police Department have retired in the last year, chalking up a total of 76 years of law-enforcement experience in the city.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 10, 2024

Ocoee police search for two missing teens

The 13- and 15-year-old were reported missing from Ocoee Sunday, March 10.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 27, 2024

BREAKING: Ocoee PD searching for suspect in officer-involved shooting

An Ocoee police officer shot at a suspect in a silver vehicle that was approaching the police cruiser head-on near Clarcona-Ocoee Road.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 22, 2024

Ocoee police searching for endangered runaway

Fifteen-year-old Mariah Anne Witt was last seen leaving her home in Ocoee Thursday, Feb. 15.

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