Author Archives for PIO

NR 24-14 Victim Identified in West Melbourne Death Investigation

November 5, 2024 - 12:45 pm Author: Category:

  The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is identifying the female who was found deceased near the roadway on Eber Boulevard in unincorporated West Melbourne, on Monday, November 4, 2024.  The female is identified as 20-year-old, Aniya Sheppard of Fort Pierce.   The investigation began when deputies responded to the area of Eber Boulevard near Buddy Read More

NR 24-13 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation

November 4, 2024 - 2:18 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation, after the body of a deceased female was located off the roadway, in the area of Eber Boulevard and Buddy Drive, West Melbourne.  Deputies responded to the area at approximately 6:40 a.m. after a citizen contacted a deputy at the gas pumps of a nearby Read More

NR 24-11 Arrest made in Merritt Island Homicide

September 27, 2024 - 4:29 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 26-year-old, Prince Alonzo Johnson of Rockledge for his involvement in the shooting death of 36-year-old, Tasha Smith, that occurred in Merritt Island.  Johnson was arrested last night after an arrest warrant was issued by Judge Crawford, charging him with 2nd Degree Murder, Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle and Read More

NR 24-10 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation

September 20, 2024 - 3:26 pm Author: Category: |

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a shooting investigation that occurred early this morning in the parking lot of Tropical Manor, located at 1165 Jordan Road, Merritt Island.   Deputies responded to the area at approximately 12:20 a.m., in reference to a report of a loud disturbance.  As deputies arrived, they were advised that a Read More

NR 24-09 Deputy Involved Shooting

July 3, 2024 - 6:18 pm Author: Category:

Earlier today, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies responded to the area of 5565 North US 1, Palm Shores in reference to a vehicle burglary.  Upon arrival, deputies encountered a male and a female, with the female brandishing a firearm.   Both the male and female then fled on foot to a nearby wooded area.   A search Read More

NR 24-08 Missing/Endangered Adult – Update

June 22, 2024 - 8:46 pm Author: Category: | |

UPDATE – June 24, 2024 Ms. Star has been located. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing/endangered adult, 58-year-old, Angela Star.  Ms. Star was last seen this morning, June 22, 2024, at approximately noon, when she left her residence on Evergreen Place, Mims, in her vehicle. Ms. Star is 5’05” tall, Read More

NR 24-07 Sheriff’s Office conducting shooting investigation

April 15, 2024 - 5:36 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a shooting investigation that occurred in the area of Orange Avenue in Cape Canaveral.   Deputies responded to the area at approximately 3:30 p.m., in reference to a report that a male had been shot. Preliminary investigation at the scene determined that the incident occurred during an argument between Read More

NR 24-06 Sheriff’s Office conducting death investigation

April 12, 2024 - 4:25 pm Author: Category: |

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a death investigation, after receiving information that an adult male subject had been allegedly shot accidentally inside a vehicle near a local elementary school. Sheriff Wayne Ivey states: “First and foremost, I want to reassure our citizens and especially our parents that this was an isolated incident Read More

NR 24-05 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Announces Agency Award Recipients

March 23, 2024 - 11:27 am Author: Category: |

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards ceremony on Friday, March 22, 2024, recognizing the many achievements accomplished during 2023 by our sworn and civilian employees.  Also recognized were members of the community who had a profound impact in Brevard County during the year.    Special Recognition Award Corporal Lisa Vennard-Medeiros Since joining Read More

NR 24-04 Missing/Endangered Juvenile UPDATE

February 29, 2024 - 2:00 pm Author: Category: | | |

Dahlia Stevens has been located.  She is with law enforcement and is in the process of being reunited with her family. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing/endangered juvenile.  14-year-old Dahlia Stevens was last seen yesterday evening, February 28, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., when she left her residence on Vista Read More

NR 24-03 Male arrested for aggravated assault against deputies

February 24, 2024 - 5:14 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 47-year-old, Nickolaos Henke of Merritt Island after he ran from a traffic stop and during the foot chase with deputes, fired a handgun.   Henke is being charged with Aggravated Assault Against Law Enforcement with a Firearm, Driving while License Suspended With Knowledge 3Rd or subsequent offense, Resisting Arrest Read More

NR 24-01 Barefoot Bay Woman Charged in Death of Mother

January 10, 2024 - 11:34 am Author: Category:

  The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 49-year-old Kelly Tinsley of Barefoot Bay for causing the death of her mother, 69-year-old Cheryl Meurer on January 8, 2024, at a residence on Sea Gull Drive, Barefoot Bay.  Tinsley was arrested after an arrest warrant was issued by Judge Kelly Ingram charging her with Manslaughter Reclassified with Read More

NR 23-34 Investigative Update – Viera Regional Park

November 27, 2023 - 2:31 pm Author: Category:

The armed suspect who threatened participants and spectators with a handgun at Viera Regional Park on November 3, 2023, has died from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle during the incident.  33-Year-old Devin Carroll of Titusville was pronounced deceased at a local hospital where he was undergoing treatment. Investigation thus far has revealed Read More

NR 23-33 Armed man reported at Viera Regional Park

November 4, 2023 - 6:56 pm Author: Category:

At approximately 8:00 p.m. on November 3, 2023, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a man with a gun threatening spectators at Viera Regional Park.   The incident began as deputies responded to Borasco Drive, Viera, Florida, in reference to a disturbance where a male reportedly fired a handgun.   A female reported Read More