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Brevard County school bus driver accused of pushing student, putting hands around child’s neck
Read full article: Brevard County school bus driver accused of pushing student, putting hands around child’s neckA Brevard County school bus driver was arrested after pushing a 12-year-old student and putting his hands around the child’s neck, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
1 killed, several hospitalized after Brightline train collides with SUV in Melbourne
Read full article: 1 killed, several hospitalized after Brightline train collides with SUV in MelbourneA man was killed and three passengers were injured after their SUV was struck by a Brightline train on Wednesday afternoon, according to Melbourne Police and Brevard County Fire Rescue.
3-year-old struck, killed after running into Melbourne traffic; mother injured trying to stop child
Read full article: 3-year-old struck, killed after running into Melbourne traffic; mother injured trying to stop childA 3-year-old was hit and killed and their mother was injured after the child ran into oncoming traffic, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
2 nabbed in Melbourne after running from vehicle involved in Orange County carjacking
Read full article: 2 nabbed in Melbourne after running from vehicle involved in Orange County carjackingTwo people were caught in Melbourne after running from a vehicle involved in a carjacking in Orange County, according to police.
Brevard County’s first mobile crisis response team reduces 911 calls
Read full article: Brevard County’s first mobile crisis response team reduces 911 callsMany Central Florida law enforcement agencies have partnered with mental health counselors to better respond to emergency calls with a mental health component but not in Brevard County - until last year.
Florida Tech professor accused of scratching, damaging basketball player’s car
Read full article: Florida Tech professor accused of scratching, damaging basketball player’s carThe player said he believed it was her “assumed boyfriend,” 56-year-old Douglas Willard — a professor at the school who frequented the gym, detectives explained.
Melbourne gym teacher faces charges after encouraging students to fight, police say
Read full article: Melbourne gym teacher faces charges after encouraging students to fight, police sayThe Melbourne Police Department has filed charges with the state attorney’s office against a physical education teacher at Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School accused of encouraging students to fight.
3 hurt after fight leads to shooting in crowded downtown Melbourne street, police say
Read full article: 3 hurt after fight leads to shooting in crowded downtown Melbourne street, police sayThree men were hospitalized early Saturday after police responded to a shooting reported in downtown Melbourne, chasing down and arresting two other men who dropped one of the victims off at Holmes Regional Medical Center, according to a news release.
Melbourne man, 32, dies after motorcycle strikes wall on Eau Gallie Causeway, police say
Read full article: Melbourne man, 32, dies after motorcycle strikes wall on Eau Gallie Causeway, police sayA 32-year-old Melbourne man died Saturday after a motorcycle he was riding struck a wall along the Eau Gallie Causeway early that morning, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
West Melbourne school teacher struck, killed on sidewalk when pickup truck loses control, officials say
Read full article: West Melbourne school teacher struck, killed on sidewalk when pickup truck loses control, officials sayA 25-year-old woman who taught at a charter school in West Melbourne was killed in a crash when a pickup truck lost control and struck her and another pedestrian on a sidewalk, according to officials.
‘Little heroes:’ 6-year-old twins protect mother from violent boyfriend, Melbourne police say
Read full article: ‘Little heroes:’ 6-year-old twins protect mother from violent boyfriend, Melbourne police sayA man accused of attacking his girlfriend in her apartment Tuesday was arrested after the woman’s twin daughters fended him off, giving their mother enough time to find safety, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
Private jet crashes in marsh near Lake Tohopekaliga, sends 3 to hospital
Read full article: Private jet crashes in marsh near Lake Tohopekaliga, sends 3 to hospitalA private jet went down in the area of Lake Tohopekaliga Friday afternoon, coming to rest in a marshy area behind a neighborhood, according to Osceola County Fire Rescue.
Man arrested in Melbourne after shooting at victim he claimed was following him, police say
Read full article: Man arrested in Melbourne after shooting at victim he claimed was following him, police sayA man was arrested after shooting at a victim he claimed was following him, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
1 killed in shooting at packed Melbourne bar, police say
Read full article: 1 killed in shooting at packed Melbourne bar, police sayA Palm Bay man is dead and a woman is recovering in the hospital after a shooting early Sunday morning at a Brevard County bar, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
Melbourne police investigating after officer pulled over on DUI suspicion
Read full article: Melbourne police investigating after officer pulled over on DUI suspicionMelbourne Police Department officials are conducting an internal investigation after one of their officers was pulled over by a Palm Bay officer on Babcock Street on suspicion of drunken driving, a spokesperson for the department said.
Naked Florida man steals pickup truck from dealership, leads authorities on pursuit, police say
Read full article: Naked Florida man steals pickup truck from dealership, leads authorities on pursuit, police sayA naked Florida man stole a pickup truck from a dealership, leading police on a pursuit in Melbourne early Wednesday, according to police.
Melbourne officer in Florida Tech shooting that killed student won’t be identified, police say
Read full article: Melbourne officer in Florida Tech shooting that killed student won’t be identified, police sayThe Melbourne police department, citing Marsy’s Law, says their officer – who suffered a minor, in-the-line-of-duty injury - is the victim of a crime and his name will not be made public.
WATCH LIVE: Family speaks out after Florida Tech student shot, killed by police
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Family speaks out after Florida Tech student shot, killed by policeThe family of an 18-year-old Florida Tech University student who police say was shot and killed when he lunged at officers after assaulting people with a knife on campus is speaking out Wednesday morning.
‘It was definitely a terrible way to die:’ Vigil held for Florida Tech student killed by police
Read full article: ‘It was definitely a terrible way to die:’ Vigil held for Florida Tech student killed by policeStudents at Florida Tech University in Melbourne held a vigil Tuesday night following a deadly officer-involved shooting last Friday.
Florida Tech student chasing others with knife on campus shot, killed by officers, police say
Read full article: Florida Tech student chasing others with knife on campus shot, killed by officers, police sayA Florida Tech student attacked other students on campus with a knife before being fatally shot by officers Friday night, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
Man, 26, loses control of vehicle, hits wooden pole in deadly Melbourne crash, police say
Read full article: Man, 26, loses control of vehicle, hits wooden pole in deadly Melbourne crash, police sayA man seen driving “recklessly” died in a crash Thursday after he lost control of his vehicle and hit a wooden police, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
243 grams of heroin, 391 grams of cocaine and $20K in cash seized in Melbourne, police say
Read full article: 243 grams of heroin, 391 grams of cocaine and $20K in cash seized in Melbourne, police sayThe Melbourne Police Department and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office teamed up on Thursday to get hundreds of grams of drugs off the street.
Melbourne police begin body-worn camera pilot program
Read full article: Melbourne police begin body-worn camera pilot programMELBOURNE, Fla. – The Melbourne Police Department began a new body-worn camera pilot program on Wednesday. The program will see 15 officers, from various divisions within the department, testing out the cameras for 30 days to make sure they work with the support infrastructure efficiently, according to a news release from Melbourne city leaders. “Body worn cameras have proven to increase transparency and provide an unbiased view of police and community encounters,” said Cheryl Mall, public information officer for the city, in a statement. “They also provide a safety mechanism for police officers and can capture valuable evidence, particularly when officers are assaulted or attacked. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.
Teen in stolen car rams, pins Melbourne officer, police say
Read full article: Teen in stolen car rams, pins Melbourne officer, police sayMELBOURNE, Fla. – An officer was injured Tuesday when a teenage boy in a stolen car rammed a patrol vehicle while trying to avoid arrest, according to the Melbourne Police Department. Police said they spotted a stolen Chrysler PT Cruiser around 7:15 p.m. on Lipscomb Street and attempted to stop the driver by pulling a vehicle “nose to nose” with the stolen car at an intersection. AdThe officers got back into their patrol vehicle, followed the teen and once again tried to approach him, but this time he accelerated toward the patrol vehicle, pinning one officer’s leg, according to the affidavit. “(The suspect) continued to strike the patrol vehicle, causing extreme pain and injury to Officer Self,” the report read. Dashcam video shows the driver leading officers through parking lots and several intersections during the pursuit.
SWAT team arrests armed man who barricaded himself inside Melbourne church
Read full article: SWAT team arrests armed man who barricaded himself inside Melbourne churchMELBOURNE, Fla. – A man armed with a gun, who barricaded himself inside a Melbourne Church Sunday, was arrested by SWAT team members after a standoff lasting hours. Soliman is a known individual at the church, officers said. Officers said they were able to distract Soliman long enough so church members could flee the area. According to officers, Soliman barricaded himself just outside the front door of the church and threatened to commit suicide. Around 12 p.m., Soliman was taken into custody by members of the SWAT team.
Worker shot to death at behavioral health center in Melbourne; suspect arrested
Read full article: Worker shot to death at behavioral health center in Melbourne; suspect arrestedMELBOURNE, Fla. – An arrest has been made in a fatal shooting at a behavioral health center in Melbourne, according to police. Melbourne police said around 4:48 p.m. Wednesday officers responded to the Circles of Care Harbor Pines facility, located on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, in reference to a shooting. Investigators said they discovered Travis Knight, who worked at the facility, suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking lot. Officers said Quackenbush attempted to get rid of the gun near the scene and staff members successfully distracted him until officers arrived. “The Harbor Pines facility continues to remain open.
‘You were in the way:’ Hit-and-run suspect yelled at injured pedestrian while fleeing, police say
Read full article: ‘You were in the way:’ Hit-and-run suspect yelled at injured pedestrian while fleeing, police sayMELBOURNE, Fla. – A Florida man yelled at a pedestrian after hitting her with his SUV, blaming her for the crash, but refused to stop and help her, according to the Melbourne Police Department. Records show the driver yelled, “You were in the way” out the window but didn’t stop to help the woman, who suffered injuries to her back and ankle. Police said based on that information, they were able to identify the owner as John Costello, of Melbourne. A photo lineup was conducted on Oct. 1 and the victim said Costello, 32, was the man who struck her at Walmart, according to the affidavit. He was arrested Thursday on a charge of leaving the scene of a crash with bodily injury.
Teen on motorcycle tops speeds of 100 mph while fleeing traffic stop, police say
Read full article: Teen on motorcycle tops speeds of 100 mph while fleeing traffic stop, police sayMELBOURNE, Fla. – A teen on a motorcycle reached speeds of 100 mph, split lanes and ran a red light while fleeing from an attempted traffic stop, according to the Melbourne Police Department. Police said they were patrolling around 12:30 a.m. Friday in the area of Paradise Boulevard and Highway A1A when they saw a black sports motorcycle turn onto A1A and immediately accelerate to 100 mph. Records show officers activated their lights and attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the rider just turned around, looked directly at them and sped off. Authorities said they were able to get the license plate number from the motorcycle and they used that to identify the driver, 19-year-old Scott Swetland. He’s facing charges of fleeing and eluding and disregard of public safety.
Video: Suspect nearly crashes head on during high-speed chase through Melbourne, police say
Read full article: Video: Suspect nearly crashes head on during high-speed chase through Melbourne, police saySeconds after that near miss, Edwards ran a stop sign and had to swerve to avoid a pickup truck that was turning left, according to the footage. Police said that during the pursuit, Edwards was driving 57 mph in a 25 mph zone, 80 mph in a 35 mph zone, 90 mph in a 30 mph zone and 70 mph in a 40 mph zone. Records show after the SUV stopped, Edwards ran to avoid arrest but was ultimately taken into custody. Records show after the SUV stopped, Edwards ran to avoid arrest but was ultimately taken into custody. As of now, Edwards is facing charges of driving with a suspended license, fleeing, reckless driving and resisting an officer without violence.
2 teens shot during large fight outside Melbourne Wawa, police say
Read full article: 2 teens shot during large fight outside Melbourne Wawa, police sayMELBOURNE, Fla. – A large fight involving members of two separate groups ended with two teens being shot, according to the Melbourne Police Department. Police said the a group was gathered outside Wawa near South Harbor City Boulevard and East Strawbridge Avenue around 12:55 a.m. Sunday while the other group was gathered in the parking garage of One Harbor Place and for some reason, the two groups of teenagers started arguing with each other. [TRENDING: Trump holds rally in Sanford | Mystery space object may be old rocket | NFL coach: Virus outbreak shows who the ‘whiners are’]The confrontation escalated into a physical fight between the two groups and one of the teens pulled a gun and started shooting at members of the other group, records show. Both shooting victims -- a 17-year-old girl and 19-year-old Robert Lee Ashley -- are expected to make a full recovery. Police said they are reviewing surveillance video to try to identify the culprit in the shooting and they’re asking anyone with information about the crime to call Detective Eric Gould at 321-608-6452 or CrimeLine at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).
Fentanyl, heroin seized during drug bust at Melbourne home, police say
Read full article: Fentanyl, heroin seized during drug bust at Melbourne home, police sayMELBOURNE, Fla. – A four-month operation led to the discovery of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and more at a Brevard County home, according to the Melbourne Police Department. A search warrant was executed Thursday at the home on Van Buren Street in North Melbourne. [TRENDING: DeSantis to lift restaurant limits in Fla. | Here’s how to track your mail-in ballot | How can I tell difference between flu and COVID-19?] All in all, police said they seized 14 grams of cocaine, 4 grams of heroin, 21.8 grams of fentanyl, two MDMA tablets, 2.1 grams of an unknown substance that is being tested and other drug paraphernalia. Cornell Weaver, Brenda Sawyer and Kristina Lee are facing drug-related charges in connection with the investigation.
Man calls 911, threatens to blow up dope house in Melbourne, police say
Read full article: Man calls 911, threatens to blow up dope house in Melbourne, police sayMELBOURNE, Fla. A 56-year-old man is behind bars Wednesday after police say he threatened to blow up a drug house in Melbourne. Officers with the Melbourne Police Department responded to a wooded area near the 3000 block of Delaney Drive on Monday after a man called 911 and made a bomb threat. Dispatchers say Jerry Lloyd called 911 around 9 p.m. reporting a drug house in the Sherwood subdivision. Officers say once in custody, Lloyd spontaneously said, You know, that house is a dope house.Loyd was taken to a nearby hospital for medical clearance. Investigators found no signs of a bomb near the home or at Lloyds campsite.
Melbourne police open internal probe into tasing and arrest of 22-year-old Black woman
Read full article: Melbourne police open internal probe into tasing and arrest of 22-year-old Black womanMELBOURNE, Fla. – The Melbourne Police Department has opened an internal probe into last week's arrest of a 22-year-old Black woman who was pulled from her car and Tased two times after police said she "violently resisted" their orders following an alleged stop sign violation. According to the arrest report, Simmons slowly backed into her residence on S Grant Street. The arresting officer approached her vehicle but said in the report Simmons refused to roll down her window so he banged on it. The police report said Simmons refused to provide her license and proof of registration and rolled her window back up. Simmons was charged with resisting arrest with violence, battery of a law enforcement officer and issued a ticket for the stop sign violation.
Florida man arrested after sweep finds 7 types of illicit drugs, police say
Read full article: Florida man arrested after sweep finds 7 types of illicit drugs, police sayMELBOURNE, Fla. A Florida man is behind bars after police say he was in possession of seven different types of illicit drugs, according to the Melbourne Police Department. Officers responded to an apartment along 1411 Spain St. Wednesday with a warrant to target the sales of heroin, fentanyl and cocaine. When officers arrived at the home, they found and seized 48 grams of MDMA, 10 grams of methamphetamine, 6 grams of powder cocaine, 1 gram of crack cocaine, 10 grams of cannabis, 17 oxycodone pills and $2,191 in cash, according to a news release. Officers arrested Steven Laron Eaddy, 45, who lives at the apartment on charges of trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in MDMA, possession of cocaine with intent to sell and possession of oxycodone, records showed. Eaddy was booked at the Brevard County Jail.
Man dies in Melbourne officer-related shooting, police say
Read full article: Man dies in Melbourne officer-related shooting, police sayMELBOURNE – Multiple officers with the Melbourne Police Department were in an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead Sunday, according to police. The officers have been placed on administrative leave consistent with departmental policy, according to the Melbourne Police Department. Police said the officers were called to handle a domestic dispute between two adults at The Preserve at Longleaf Apartments when they were confronted by a man with a rifle. The man had barricaded himself in a room, police said. Multiple officers then fired at the man, who died at the scene, police said.
Melbourne police make arrest in connection with death at River Palm Hotel
Read full article: Melbourne police make arrest in connection with death at River Palm HotelAn arrest has been made in connection to a suspicious death at the River Palm Hotel Saturday, according to the Melbourne Police Department. Police have taken into custody Kevin Doswell, a known associate of Michael Dale Sumner, who was found dead at the hotel Saturday, according to police. Sumner was a resident of the hotel for the past few months, police said. While being taken into custody, Doswell struck one of the detectives, according to police. Doswell has been charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle and battery on a law enforcement officer, and is a person of interest in the death of Sumner, according to police.
Video: Man driving 100 mph leads Melbourne police on chase for 17 miles
Read full article: Video: Man driving 100 mph leads Melbourne police on chase for 17 milesMELBOURNE, Fla. – A 17-mile police chase topping speeds of 100 mph came to an end when the suspect crashed into a car then slammed head-on into a patrol vehicle, according to the Melbourne Police Department. Dash camera video shows the truck speeding, crossing over medians, driving on the wrong side of the road and weaving through traffic as officers followed behind it. Terry Johnson (Brevard County Sheriff's Office)Police said the high-speed chase covered about 17 miles and lasted 26 minutes. During that time, Johnson drove dangerously on streets filled with traffic, ran red lights and drove off the road multiple times, according to the affidavit. Johnson is also accused of making a U-turn in an attempt to hit a patrol vehicle that he had just passed, records show.