News Releases

**NR 19-20_NR 19-19 Elderly Man Missing from Cape Canaveral Home

May 15, 2019 - 8:16 pm Author: Category:

**Update:  Mr. Gordon as been found safe. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate an endangered missing adult. 84-year-old Jack Gordon was reported missing today from his residence in Cape Canaveral. His wife had contact with him via telephone at approximately 2:45 p.m. when he left the residence to meet with her at Read More

NR 19-18 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation

May 15, 2019 - 8:13 pm Author: Category: | |

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has identified the decedent who was discovered in a residence in unincorporated Cocoa yesterday afternoon. The female is identified as 32-year-old Samantha Orr who lived in the residence. Arrested in connection with her death was her 32-year-old husband, Justin Orr. He was charged with 2nd Degree Murder after a warrant Read More

NR 19-16 Mims Shooting Investigation Update

April 8, 2019 - 12:39 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on East Main Street in Mims, yesterday evening that has led to the death of one of the victims. The decedent is an adult male from Titusville, who was pronounced deceased at the hospital where he was transported after the incident.  The investigation Read More

NR 19-15 Victim Identified in Titusville Homicide

March 22, 2019 - 2:42 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the name of the victim of yesterday’s homicide. The victim is identified as 63-year-old, Christopher Johnston of Titusville. For additional information concerning this News Release, please call PIO Tod Goodyear of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office at 321-501-7594.

NR 19-14 Woman Arrested in Shooting Death

March 22, 2019 - 11:38 am Author: Category:

Earlier today, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old, Brandi George of Port St John, charging her with Manslaughter for a shooting death that occurred last week. George was also charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Deliver for narcotics that were discovered as the crime scene was processed. George was arrested at Read More

NR 19-13 Suspect in Titusville Homicide Arrested in Ormond Beach

March 22, 2019 - 7:49 am Author: Category:

Earlier this afternoon, 40-year-old, Daniel Blair of Mims was arrested in Ormond Beach. Blair is the alleged suspect in a homicide that occurred in the 1800 block of Kirby Drive, Titusville this morning. Blair was taken into custody by the Ormond Beach Police Department with the assistance of the U.S. Marshall’s Task Force after an Read More

NR 19-12 Sheriff’s Office Investigates Port St. John Death

March 15, 2019 - 12:46 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the death of a 32-year-old male. The investigation began on March 14, 2019, approximately 10:05 p.m. when deputies responded to the 700 block of Lindsay Avenue, Port St John, after receiving a call requesting medical assistance. The incident involves two adult parties where one used Read More

NR 19-10 Domestic Violence Incident Leads to Attempted Murder Arrest

March 8, 2019 - 1:30 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 47-year-old Lorie Morin of Cocoa for shooting her boyfriend during a domestic violence incident. Morin was charged with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Battery and is currently being held at the Brevard County Jail on a No Bond status.  The investigation began on the evening of March 6, 2019, Read More

NR 19-09 Task Force Arrests Multiple Suspects for Theft pf Fuel

March 7, 2019 - 4:39 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 29-year-old, Yasiel Ventura of Orlando, 27-year-old Didiel Rojas of Hialeah, 29-year-old, Luis Ortiz of Orlando, 59-year-old, Jose Fernandini of Orlando and 29-year-old, Jose Betancourt of Yankton, South Dakota for attempting to steal hundreds of gallons of fuel. All were charged with Unlawful Conveyance of Fuel. They were transported Read More

NR 19-08 Press Conference

March 7, 2019 - 12:40 pm Author: Category:

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey along with Federal Law Enforcement partners will address the media today, March 7, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in reference to a significant criminal investigation. They will be joined by a representative from the WaWa Corporation as well as the Florida Highway Patrol. The press conference will be held at the Read More

NR 19-07 Death Investigation

March 2, 2019 - 11:37 am Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is currently working a death investigation in the area of U.S. 1 and Brockett Road in Mims. The investigation began shortly before 8:30 a.m. this morning after the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a body near the roadway that appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. Deputies arrived Read More

NR 19-06 Press Conference

February 27, 2019 - 10:08 am Author: Category:

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey will address the media today, February 27, 2019, at 2:00 pm to unveil a new innovative partnership with the Brevard Zoo that will benefit the Indian River Lagoon. The press conference will be held on the grounds of the previous site of the Brevard Correctional Institute located across from the Read More