Okeechobee County investigators arrest three people on drug charges

Okeechobee County – Wednesday, August 21, 2024: The Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force and the County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team arrested Brandy Yorke, Brittny Alfonso and Corey Jenkins on Monday after executing a search warrant at 1820 NW 6TH Street in Okeechobee.

Concerned citizens and confidential sources reported to investigators that fentanyl and other illegal drugs were being sold at the residence, according to a press release on the sheriff's Facebook page.

Authorities then obtained a search warrant for drug offenses and found various amounts of fentanyl, suboxone, marijuana and drug paraphernalia upon entering the house.

Yorke was arrested for selling fentanyl, possession of fentanyl with intent to sell, possession of Suboxone and possession of drug paraphernalia. Yorke has been arrested 19 times in Okeechobee, the release said.

Alfonso and Jenkins were arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Alfonso was arrested 12 times while Jenkins was arrested 42 times in Okeechobee.

The three suspects were taken to the Okeechobee County Jail.