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Titusville police ‘see,’ not just hear, 911 calls. Here’s how the system works
Read full article: Titusville police ‘see,’ not just hear, 911 calls. Here’s how the system worksIt's the best piece of technology the Titusville 911 Call Center has installed in more than a decade, according to the Titusville Police Department.
Woman accused of DUI in crash that critically injured infant, Titusville police say
Read full article: Woman accused of DUI in crash that critically injured infant, Titusville police sayA woman from Cocoa was arrested at the scene of a crash in Titusville on Wednesday that sent an infant to the hospital in critical condition, according to the Titusville Police Department.
Titusville man arrested in hit-and-run crash that critically injured pedestrian
Read full article: Titusville man arrested in hit-and-run crash that critically injured pedestrianA 26-year-old Titusville man was arrested in a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a pedestrian over the weekend, according the police department.
Titusville police provide gifts for children and seniors during holiday season
Read full article: Titusville police provide gifts for children and seniors during holiday seasonThe Titusville Police Department had the chance to play Santa while providing gifts to children and seniors with two holiday events, according to news releases from the city.
Titusville man arrested after countywide chase in stolen vehicle, police say
Read full article: Titusville man arrested after countywide chase in stolen vehicle, police sayPolice arrested a 36-year-old Titusville man following a countywide stolen car chase, according to the Titusville Police Department.
Man accused of stealing woman’s car on first day of school arrested, Titusville police say
Read full article: Man accused of stealing woman’s car on first day of school arrested, Titusville police sayA man was arrested after stealing a mother’s car as she loaded her kids in for the first day of school, according to the Titusville Police Department.
Juvenile suspect in custody following shooting in Titusville
Read full article: Juvenile suspect in custody following shooting in TitusvilleA juvenile suspect is in custody after the Titusville Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at 1400 Block of Prairie Lane on Tuesday, officials said.
Suspect arrested, ID’d after 2 killed, 1 critically injured in Titusville shooting, police say
Read full article: Suspect arrested, ID’d after 2 killed, 1 critically injured in Titusville shooting, police sayA Titusville man arrested Friday afternoon faces murder charges in a shooting that killed two women and critically injured a man that morning, according to the Titusville Police Department.
Titusville caregiver arrested in death of disabled man, police say
Read full article: Titusville caregiver arrested in death of disabled man, police sayThe sole caregiver of a disabled man was arrested Friday when officers conducting a wellbeing check at their residence found the man dead, according to the Titusville Police Department.
14-year-old suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Titusville teen, police say
Read full article: 14-year-old suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Titusville teen, police sayA juvenile suspect was taken into custody Friday in connection with a shooting that left a 17-year-old dead on a Titusville bike trail, police said.
Victim found shot, killed in car after possible drug deal, Titusville police say
Read full article: Victim found shot, killed in car after possible drug deal, Titusville police sayA victim found fatally shot inside a car may have been shot during a drug deal, according to the Titusville Police Department.
Search underway in Titusville tied to missing person case from 15 years ago, police say
Read full article: Search underway in Titusville tied to missing person case from 15 years ago, police sayAuthorities are searching a vacant lot in Titusville for evidence tied to a missing person case from 15 years old, according to Titusville Police Department.
Homicide investigation underway after deadly Titusville shooting, police say
Read full article: Homicide investigation underway after deadly Titusville shooting, police sayA homicide investigation is underway following a deadly shooting early Sunday and authorities are searching for a suspect, according to the Titusville Police Department.
2 motorcyclists killed in Titusville crash, police say
Read full article: 2 motorcyclists killed in Titusville crash, police sayTwo motorcyclists, one male and another female, were killed in a crash that involved another vehicle in Titusville on Sunday afternoon, according to the Titusville Police Department.
Titusville mother, boyfriend arrested after 1-year-old drowns in pool, officers say
Read full article: Titusville mother, boyfriend arrested after 1-year-old drowns in pool, officers sayTITUSVILLE, Fla. – A mother and her boyfriend were arrested Saturday after authorities say they failed to prevent a 1-year-old girl from drowning in a pool. Officers with the Titusville Police Department said Amanda Paige Davis, 30 and Charner Leon Williams IV, 30 were arrested and both charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child. Davis told authorities she and Williams are both recovering heroin addicts and have been sober for 60 days. AdThe couple later told detectives they used heroin, cocaine and marijuana throughout the day prior to Athena’s drowning. Davis and Williams were taken to the Brevard County Jail and are currently being held without bond.
’I would have crashed:’ Fleeing suspect claims he was driving too fast to pull over, police say
Read full article: ’I would have crashed:’ Fleeing suspect claims he was driving too fast to pull over, police sayTITUSVILLE, Fla. – A man who fled from officers said he was trying to get home to his mom and claimed he was driving too fast to pull over, according to the Titusville Police Department. Debetes claimed he was speeding because his mother wanted him to come home for an unknown reason and he added that he was driving too fast to stop, the report said. “If I would have tried to stop quicker I would have crashed the vehicle,” Debetes said, according to the affidavit. He was arrested on charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding, operating an unregistered vessel and reckless driving. Click here to subscribe to ClickOrlando.com’s Strange Florida newsletter, delivered every Friday.
2 teens arrested in connection with robbery in Titusville, police say
Read full article: 2 teens arrested in connection with robbery in Titusville, police sayTwo teenage boys were arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Titusville on Saturday, according to the Titusville Police Department. The boys allegedly robbed a clerk at the Sunny Discount Food and Beverage Store, located at 68 North Carpenter Road, and then left the store with stolen cash and fled in a stolen car, police said. One of the boys was taken into custody at his residence on Sunday, while the other was arrested while tampering with evidence near his residence, police said. Both boys have been charged with robbery with a firearm, police said.
School resource officer takes down campus trespasser, police say
Read full article: School resource officer takes down campus trespasser, police sayTITUSVILLE, Fla. – A school resource officer took down a trespasser on campus but the suspect didn’t go down without a fight, according to the Titusville Police Department. Police said the officer was at South Lake Elementary School Thursday around 1:45 p.m. when an employee told him there was a man hanging out by a dumpster behind the campus who refused to leave. Since he wouldn’t comply, the officer said he grabbed Marrero’s arm, which in turn caused Marrero to pull away and take an aggressive stance. A second officer arrived on scene and the two were eventually able to get Marrero in handcuffs, according to the affidavit. The report said Marrero was not a school employee or the father of one of the students so it’s unclear why he was on campus.
Headed to see the Crew-1 launch? Follow these tips to avoid getting stuck in traffic
Read full article: Headed to see the Crew-1 launch? Follow these tips to avoid getting stuck in trafficThe SpaceX Falcon 9 launch with four astronauts in the Dragon spacecraft is scheduled for Sunday at 7:27 p.m. Drivers are not allowed to park on the shoulder of a limited access road, this includes State Road 528, unless it has been designated as parking. High traffic volume is expected on SR 528, US-1 and State Road A1A, before and after the launch. Drivers can use State Road 520 towards SR 50 for the north end or Nova Road towards the south end. State Road 528 was where most of the slowdowns were seen, after the first crewed launch in May was scrubbed.
Titusville police arrest man after armed robbery at Quality Inn Hotel
Read full article: Titusville police arrest man after armed robbery at Quality Inn HotelTITUSVILLE, Fla. – A repeat offender is back behind bars after authorities say they connected him to an armed robbery at a hotel. According to the Titusville Police Department, Steven Levon Fields, 28, encountered a woman at the Quality Inn Hotel and demanded money at gunpoint. Hours later, officers approached Fields as he was exiting the hotel room and took him into custody. “A search of the suspect revealed he was in possession of narcotics, a firearm and the alleged stolen money,” officers said. Fields was charged with robbery with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, two counts of possession of a controlled substance and theft.
Blood-covered suspect arrested in woman’s stabbing death, Titusville police say
Read full article: Blood-covered suspect arrested in woman’s stabbing death, Titusville police sayTITUSVILLE, Fla. – A man who was found covered in blood early Wednesday morning is accused of stabbing a woman to death, according to the Titusville Police Department. Police said a concerned neighbor called them around 4:10 a.m. and when they arrived to Sandalwood Lane, they found 56-year-old Steven O’Neil Smith sitting on the front porch of a residence, covered in blood. [TRENDING: Woman stranded from home for 8 months | Video shows mountain lion stalking hiker | Moon rules: Must come in peace]Records show a woman O’Neil Smith was in a domestic relationship with was found dead inside the residence. She was identified Thursday as Beverly Denise Fayson, 69. O’Neil Smith was taken to an area hospital for treatment of an injury and then booked into the Brevard County Jail on a second-degree murder charge.
Titusville shooting leaves man in serious condition, police say
Read full article: Titusville shooting leaves man in serious condition, police sayTITUSVILLE, Fla. – A man is in serious condition and an accused gunman is being sought after a shooting Tuesday night, according to the Titusville Police Department. The victim was found shot in a parking lot at 612 South Washington Avenue at about 11 p.m. and taken to an area hospital in serious condition. The shooter, who has not been identified, is believed to have fled northbound on South Washington Avenue in an older model silver Hyundai Accent with dark tinted windows, police said. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call police at 321-264-7800 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
Suspects arrested in attempted murder shooting at Titusville gas station, police say
Read full article: Suspects arrested in attempted murder shooting at Titusville gas station, police sayTITUSVILLE, Fla. – Two suspects are in custody for their involvement in a shooting at a 7-Eleven gas station that left a man with life-threatening injuries, according to the Titusville Police Department. As the victim and Lewis were fighting, Britt shot the victim from behind, a news release said. Britt and Lewis ran from the disabled vehicle, with Britt entering someone’s home, but have both since been taken into custody, records show. According to an arrest report, Britt recently released a rap song on SoundCloud that featured lyrics about the victim. Lewis is facing charges of principal in the first degree to attempted first-degree murder, battery and resisting arrest without violence.
Man shot while walking on South DeLeon Avenue in Titusville, police say
Read full article: Man shot while walking on South DeLeon Avenue in Titusville, police sayTITUSVILLE, Fla. Authorities are working to learn who shot a pedestrian while he was walking near an intersection in Titusville, according to police. Officers with the Titusville Police Department said they were flagged down by a southbound driver Monday morning on South DeLeon Avenue while the driver was trying to transport the shooting victim to a nearby hospital. Police said early into the investigation that it appears the man was walking north on South DeLeon Avenue near the intersection of Gilbert Street when he was hit by at least two bullets. Officers said theyre still working to learn who fired the shots and from where. The man suffered injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening, according to police.
Video shows male attacking clerk before stealing from register
Read full article: Video shows male attacking clerk before stealing from registerTITUSVILLE, Fla. The Titusville Police Department on Tuesday released video of a male attacking a gas station clerk and stealing cash from the register in hopes that someone can help them identify the culprit. Police said the attack happened at 1:45 a.m. on July 5 at a Sunoco gas station on Sission Road. The footage shows the clerk standing by the register when the unidentified male charges at her and pushes her to the ground. Black male 5 ft 6 in tall, 15 to 20 y/o & suspected of physically attacking female clerk & stealing $ from the register Sunday July 5th 2020 @ 1:45 AM Sunoco Convenience Store @ 6058 Sission Rd. Info Call TPD 321-264-7800 or CRIMELINE 1-800-423-TIPS(8477) pic.twitter.com/Yw2iUyjGBI Titusville Police FL (@TitusvillePD) August 18, 2020The two struggle on the floor before the male forces her up so she can open the register, the video shows.
Titusville police arrest barricaded suspect, hold him with no bond
Read full article: Titusville police arrest barricaded suspect, hold him with no bondTITUSVILLE, Fla. – Titusville police arrested a man involved in a domestic disturbance Friday afternoon, according to the Titusville Police Department. Police responded to the 3700 block of Militia Drive at 12:15 p.m. Police said a man was possibly armed and barricaded inside the home. Titusville police at the scene of a home on Militia Drive on Aug. 7, 2020. (Image: James Sparvero/WKMG) (WKMG 2020)“Officers arrived on scene and the suspect denied them entry to the residence and barricaded himself in the home,” authorities said. Avery was taken into custody and charged with Felony Domestic Battery with Choking and Witness Tampering, authorities said.
Man fires multiple gunshots into Titusville crowd, flees scene, police say
Read full article: Man fires multiple gunshots into Titusville crowd, flees scene, police sayTITUSVILLE, Fla. – Officers with the Titusville Police Department are looking for a man accused of firing several gunshots at vehicles into a crowd of people on Sunday, according to investigators. Officers responded to the beachfront area east of Parrish Park, located at 1A Max Brewer Bridge Memorial Parkway around 7:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a man firing multiple gunshots at people and cars, according to a news release. Officers said the man left the scene in a gray four-door vehicle. The investigation into the incident is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Titusville Police Department at (321) 264-7800. Anyone with information is able to remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward by contacting Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
5 juveniles arrested after burglary in Tittusville, police say
Read full article: 5 juveniles arrested after burglary in Tittusville, police sayTITUSSVILLE, Fla. Detectives with the Titusville Police Department arrested five juveniles in connection with a robbery at a local apartment complex, officials said. The preliminary investigation revealed that an adult female victim was approached by two juveniles who forcefully stole her vehicles keys, officials said. Two teens whose ages are 16 and 14 were arrested and charged with robbery and theft, officials said. The three additional juveniles from the Tennis Village incident were charged with multiple misdemeanors, officials said. Two of the juveniles were transported to the Juvenile Detention Center and one juvenile was released to a parent, detectives added.
Woman dies after head-on crash in Titusville, officers say
Read full article: Woman dies after head-on crash in Titusville, officers sayTITUSVILLE, Fla. – A husband and wife visiting from New Jersey were involved in a fatal traffic crash, the Titusville Police Department said. The crash happened near the intersection of Bobbi Lane and South Street around 8 a.m. Wednesday. “The preliminary investigation revealed that a tan 2004 Ford F250, driven by Raymond Roberson, 35, of Titusville, was traveling northbound on South Street,” authorities said. Roberson’s truck swerved into the oncoming southbound lane and struck the couple’s white 2019 Nissan Rogue head-on. The couple was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, officers said.
Man arrested in connection with Titusville neighborhood shootout
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with Titusville neighborhood shootoutTITUSVILLE, Fla. – A man was arrested Wednesday after police said he was connected to a shootout that occurred in a populated area along a busy Titusville neighborhood street. Marcus Gabriel Mathis, 28, of Titusville, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammo by convicted felon and discharge of a firearm in public, the Titusville Police Department said in a news release. On Feb. 6 around 1:00 p.m., Titusville police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Grannis Avenue and Pine Street, police said. Police said the unknown man shot back and Mathis ran off with an unknown accomplice in a grey Toyota Camry. Police said the unidentified gunman and Mathis’ accomplice are still at large.