The Palm Bay Police Department announced the retirement of its police chief.

A woman accused of playing a role in the death of 12-year-old Noah Godleski in October was processed at the Brevard County jail Tuesday night, according to deputies.

Palm Bay Police Chief Nelson Moya held a press conference Thursday to discuss what led to Tuesday’s arrest of a mother over the Nov. 2020 death of her young child, and why it was preventable.

Palm Bay's police chief revealed new details of the investigation into a 12-year-old boy's death, including an unconfirmed history of abuse and plans to arrest the victim's father's girlfriend.

PALM BAY, Fla. – Nearly 12 hours after Palm Bay officers were fired on during an overnight traffic stop, a man suspected of being the shooter was taken into custody following a massive search. “He actually jumped up and tried to run from the officers,” said Lt. Jeff Spears, spokesperson for the Palm Bay Police Department. “Within two minutes, two minutes of that traffic stop, shots were exchanged,” Palm Bay Police Chief Nelson Moya said during a press conference earlier Sunday before Martinez was located. According to the arrest report from Palm Bay Police, Martinez fired four shots at officers before he managed to run off, News 6 confirmed. Moya, with Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina standing by his side, said he was “grateful” that his officers were not injured.