CLEWISTON, FL. -- Effective immediately Hendry Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is requiring all individuals who enter the hospital or the clinics to wear a cloth mask. In an effort to conserve all personal protection equipment (PPE) for our front line workers HRMC will NOT be able to provide individuals with masks for entry.
This change is in accordance with the CDC recommendation of using cloth face coverings in public to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. It is critical to emphasize that maintaining 6-feet social distancing while in public remains important to slowing the spread of the virus.
The CDC is additionally advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings can be fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost.
The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders.
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
Monday, April 06, 2020
Jeffrey Conrad Dies at 56
Jeffrey A Conrad, age 56, of Clewiston, passed away March 31, 2020 in Clewiston. He was born Aug. 8, 1963 in Waukesha, WI, to the late Albert and Nancy (Kerr) Conrad.
He was a Fleet Mechanic for the City of Clewiston for many years.
Survivors include his wife: Mary (Voelker) Conrad three sons: Shane Conrad, Jamie Conrad and Joel Conrad, three brothers: Daniel, Michael and Brian one sister: Faith Anne 11 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild
He was preceded in death by his daughter Rachael Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home.
Five Felons Arrested At County Line
HENDRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TAKE FIVE VIOLENT FELONS OFF THE STREETS
CLEWISTON, FL -- Between the dates of Tuesday, March 24 through Friday March 27, Detectives with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office have been investigating a string of armed robberies which occurred in the Clewiston area. Two victims were shot during theses robberies.
It was learned through the investigation into these robberies, that the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office was also working a string of robberies during the time period; with similarities to the robberies occurring in Hendry County. HCSO Detectives were able to identify the same vehicle used in several of these robberies, and is registered to a subject who lives in the Clewiston area.
On Friday March 27, at approximately 8:45 pm, reports were received of an armed robbery that had occurred in the Pahokee area of Palm Beach County. The description of the suspect vehicle was provided and matched the description of our previous reports.
The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, K-9 Division, Road Patrol and HCSO Detectives along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office took positions at the Hendry/Palm Beach County line covering all roads coming into Hendry County.
At approximately 9:50 pm Deputies observed the suspect vehicle entering Hendry County. Deputies quickly surrounded the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop, closing down both eastbound and westbound lanes of traffic on U.S. 27 for approximately thirty (30) minutes.
The stop resulted in the arrest of five (5) violent felons. HCSO Detectives with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office recovered three (3) firearms, Mac 10 handgun, a 40 cal. handgun, and a 9mm handgun along with a stolen cell phone from inside the vehicle.
The following five individuals were taken into custody and transported to the Hendry County Jail.
Three on the individuals - Darquan Dewhawn Balkcom, 19 yrs of age, of Clewiston, Florida, Javon Ja’tavious Jones, of Clewiston, Florida, 19 yrs of age and Jacobie Jones of Pahokee, Florida, 19 yrs of age, were all arrested on charges of Robbery with a Firearm, Attempted Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, Firing Missile into a Conveyance, and Use or Display of a Firearm during a Felony and are being held with no bond.
Jacorris Javoris Foreman, of Pahokee, Florida, 16 yrs of age, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Palm Beach County on charges of Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Battery. Foreman was transported to DJJ.
Jajuan Hakeem Brown of Pahokee, Florida, 20 yrs of age, arrested on Outstanding Warrant from Palm Beach County for Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Battery, also being held with No Bond.
CLEWISTON, FL -- Between the dates of Tuesday, March 24 through Friday March 27, Detectives with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office have been investigating a string of armed robberies which occurred in the Clewiston area. Two victims were shot during theses robberies.
It was learned through the investigation into these robberies, that the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office was also working a string of robberies during the time period; with similarities to the robberies occurring in Hendry County. HCSO Detectives were able to identify the same vehicle used in several of these robberies, and is registered to a subject who lives in the Clewiston area.
On Friday March 27, at approximately 8:45 pm, reports were received of an armed robbery that had occurred in the Pahokee area of Palm Beach County. The description of the suspect vehicle was provided and matched the description of our previous reports.
The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, K-9 Division, Road Patrol and HCSO Detectives along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office took positions at the Hendry/Palm Beach County line covering all roads coming into Hendry County.
At approximately 9:50 pm Deputies observed the suspect vehicle entering Hendry County. Deputies quickly surrounded the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop, closing down both eastbound and westbound lanes of traffic on U.S. 27 for approximately thirty (30) minutes.
The stop resulted in the arrest of five (5) violent felons. HCSO Detectives with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office recovered three (3) firearms, Mac 10 handgun, a 40 cal. handgun, and a 9mm handgun along with a stolen cell phone from inside the vehicle.
The following five individuals were taken into custody and transported to the Hendry County Jail.
Three on the individuals - Darquan Dewhawn Balkcom, 19 yrs of age, of Clewiston, Florida, Javon Ja’tavious Jones, of Clewiston, Florida, 19 yrs of age and Jacobie Jones of Pahokee, Florida, 19 yrs of age, were all arrested on charges of Robbery with a Firearm, Attempted Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, Firing Missile into a Conveyance, and Use or Display of a Firearm during a Felony and are being held with no bond.
Jacorris Javoris Foreman, of Pahokee, Florida, 16 yrs of age, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Palm Beach County on charges of Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Battery. Foreman was transported to DJJ.
Jajuan Hakeem Brown of Pahokee, Florida, 20 yrs of age, arrested on Outstanding Warrant from Palm Beach County for Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Battery, also being held with No Bond.
9th Hendry Resident Positive For COVID-19
LABELLE, FL. -- Hendry county now has nine people testing positive for Coronavirus, 4 men and 5 women, ages from 28 to 70. The latest two patients diagnosed Sunday, are females aged 40 and 58, both from Clewiston.
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UPDATE: As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, there are now 10 Hendry county cases. Only 155 people have been tested in Hendry. 1 in 4,114 people in Hendry have COVID-19. 1 in 3,402 people in Glades county have COVID-19.
UPDATE: As of 6 p.m. Wednesday April 8 there are now 11 Hendry county cases. 1 in 3,740 people in Hendry have COVID-19. The latest two confirmed cases are a 40 year old female and a 60 year old male; both individuals are residents of Clewiston.
8 of the individuals who have tested positive in Hendry County are currently under isolation. 3 individuals have recovered and are no longer required to be under isolation.
UPDATE: As of 6 p.m. Thursday 13 cases have tested positive in Hendry. The latest confirmed cases are a 60 year old male and a 28 year old male; both individuals are residents of Clewiston. Now, 1 in 3,165 people in Hendry have COVID-19.
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UPDATE: As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, there are now 10 Hendry county cases. Only 155 people have been tested in Hendry. 1 in 4,114 people in Hendry have COVID-19. 1 in 3,402 people in Glades county have COVID-19.
UPDATE: As of 6 p.m. Wednesday April 8 there are now 11 Hendry county cases. 1 in 3,740 people in Hendry have COVID-19. The latest two confirmed cases are a 40 year old female and a 60 year old male; both individuals are residents of Clewiston.
UPDATE: As of 6 p.m. Thursday 13 cases have tested positive in Hendry. The latest confirmed cases are a 60 year old male and a 28 year old male; both individuals are residents of Clewiston. Now, 1 in 3,165 people in Hendry have COVID-19.
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Three Hendry residents are now hospitalized. Now, 1 in 4,572 people in Hendry county have the virus. But only 135 persons have been tested so far in Hendry county.
In Glades county only 16 tests have been performed, finding 4 positive. Based on it's population 1 in 3,402 people in Glades have the virus as of today's testing results.
A local TV stations reported today that the Glades county Sheriff is contemplating a curfew in Glades from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m.
Three Hendry residents are now hospitalized. Now, 1 in 4,572 people in Hendry county have the virus. But only 135 persons have been tested so far in Hendry county.
In Glades county only 16 tests have been performed, finding 4 positive. Based on it's population 1 in 3,402 people in Glades have the virus as of today's testing results.
A local TV stations reported today that the Glades county Sheriff is contemplating a curfew in Glades from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m.
Sunday, April 05, 2020
Quarantine Violation Arrests Subject To No Bond
LaBelle, Fla. – On Friday, April 3, 2020, the 20th Judicial Circuit issued a memo in response to COVID19.
The memo states that, “Any person arrested for violating any rule under Fla. Stat. 381.0035, any isolation, or quarantine, or any requirement adopted by the DOH shall be held in custody with a NO BOND HOLD pending First Appearance.”
In the event you are mandated to be quarantined and violate that order, you will be subject to the above mentioned direction.
It is critical to the health and safety of the community that all individuals strongly adhere to any and all guidance provided by the Governor’s Executive Orders.
To view the memo in its entirety, please see the following link: https://www.ca.cjis20.org/pdf/COVID-19_Memo5.pdf
The memo states that, “Any person arrested for violating any rule under Fla. Stat. 381.0035, any isolation, or quarantine, or any requirement adopted by the DOH shall be held in custody with a NO BOND HOLD pending First Appearance.”
In the event you are mandated to be quarantined and violate that order, you will be subject to the above mentioned direction.
It is critical to the health and safety of the community that all individuals strongly adhere to any and all guidance provided by the Governor’s Executive Orders.
To view the memo in its entirety, please see the following link: https://www.ca.cjis20.org/pdf/COVID-19_Memo5.pdf
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