News Releases

NR 20-16 Micco Man Arrested in Shooting Death

July 31, 2020 - 5:48 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 68-year-old, Leonard Crosta in connection with a shooting death that occurred on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Micco. Crosta was arrested earlier today after a warrant was issued by the Honorable Judge Nancy Maloney, charging him with Second Degree Murder with a Firearm. Crosta was transported to the Read More

NR 20-14 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation

July 6, 2020 - 8:11 am Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation that occurred in the area of San Sebastian Way, Rockledge, after a citizen reported finding an adult male deceased inside a vehicle. The investigation began July 4, 2020, at approximately 7:00 p.m. after the Sheriff’s Office was advised of the discovery. To date, the preliminary Read More

NR 20-13 Sheriff’s Office Investigating Infant Near Drowning

July 6, 2020 - 8:10 am Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning incident that occurred in Grant. The investigation began June 27, 2020, at approximately 9:50 a.m. when a 911 emergency telephone call was received from a residence on Gardenwood Circle in Grant, advising that a one-year-old infant was found unresponsive in the residence pool. Deputies responded and Read More

NR 20-12 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation

June 19, 2020 - 3:09 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred early this morning in unincorporated Cocoa. The investigation began June 19, 2020, at approximately 1:38 a.m. when deputies responded to a residence on Ackley Road in unincorporated Cocoa reference a male who had been shot. Upon arrival deputies found a male inside the Read More

NR 20-11 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Merritt Island Death Investigation

June 18, 2020 - 8:03 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred yesterday evening in Merritt Island during an alleged dispute over a gambling debt. The investigation began June 17, 2020, at approximately 6:55 p.m., when an emergency 911 call was received advising that a shooting had occurred at the Courtenay Palms Apartments. Deputies responded Read More

NR 20-10 Deputy Involved Shooting

May 20, 2020 - 11:27 am Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a Deputy involved shooting that took place this morning at 7405 Orchestra Lane, Viera, Florida. At approximately 6:40 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office responded to an assisted living facility regarding a male who was threatening to harm himself. Upon arrival the deputies learned that the male had concealed Read More

NR 20-09 Mims Shooting

April 21, 2020 - 8:44 am Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at Scottsmoor Landings Park in Mims. The investigation began today at approximately 12:30 pm, when deputies responded to a report of a female being shot. Upon the arrival of deputies, a female subject was located inside a vehicle wounded. The female was transported Read More

NR 20-08 Domestic Violence Incident Ends in Homicide

April 17, 2020 - 3:18 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 32-year-old, Julius Perry of Cocoa for shooting his wife during a domestic violence incident. Perry was charged with 2nd Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon and is currently being held at the Brevard County Jail on a No Bond status. The investigation began shortly Read More

NR 20-07 Public Access Hours to Sheriff’s Office Facilities UPDATE

April 14, 2020 - 4:10 pm Author: Category:

Update: BCSO Facilities are open to the public May 18th. The closure of all Sheriff’s Office facilities to the public has been extended through at least Friday, May 1st, unless circumstances change, with the following exceptions: (Animal Care Center, Brevard County Jail Complex, Parkway Complex, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Port Badging Office and the Criminal Read More

NR 20-06 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Satellite Beach Death Investigation

April 7, 2020 - 9:14 am Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is updating an investigation resulting from a shooting incident that occurred during an alleged domestic dispute on April 5, 2020, in unincorporated Satellite Beach. The investigation began April 5, 2020, at approximately 5:15 p.m., when an emergency 911 call was received from an individual who reported they had shot a Read More

NR 20-05 Public Access Hours to Sheriff’s Office Facilities

March 20, 2020 - 9:10 pm Author: Category:

Beginning at 5:00 p.m. today, Friday, March 20, all Sheriff’s Office facilities, (*Exceptions: Animal Care Center, Brevard County Jail Complex, Parkway Complex, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Port Badging Office and the Criminal Investigative Services Sex Offender/Predator Lobby) will be closed to the public for the health and safety of county residents and County employees during Read More