Osceola Sheriff's Office makes arrest in weekend Yeehaw Junction homicide case

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in Yeehaw Junction death.

Charles Edward Bell, 70, has been arrested and charged with homicide.

On Saturday, deputies responded to the area of Magnolia Court in Yeehaw Junction in regard to a deceased female, an OCSO report said. The female was located in the backyard of the residence and had suffered what deputies called "multiple gunshot wounds."

During the investigation it was determined that gunshots were heard by neighbors earlier in the day. Investigators also learned that a male was seen fleeing the area at a high rate of speed. The male who fled the scene was identified as Charles Edward Bell through the investigation. It was learned that Mr. Bell had been with the victim at her residence earlier in the day, the Sheriff's report said.

 Anyone with information related to this case or any other similar incidents is asked to contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at (407) 348-2222 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477)