25 Years of ServiceBrian AdamsCraig AdelmanLuis BaezLaura ClineJason DrinkwaterMary FaysonBrian FearonDebbie Moody 30 Years of ServiceKimberly BensonShawn CrookPaolo DonisiSunshine MillerScott MolyneauxRoss TorquatoLeslie Woodruff-Hughley 35 Years of ServiceTracy Jeffreys Partnership Award For the past 60 years, former Air Force Sergeant Al Boettjer has proudly focused his life on military, law enforcement, and correctional services. In the Read More
25 Years Of ServiceCharles BanksMary Battle-JamesTodd CalhounTisha DrinkwaterKeith GrosseChristopher KrechtingLisa MyerBrian NealVeronica ShinholsterTroy SkinnerRon Spangler 30 Years Of ServiceTamara GrossMargaret HargisRob Lape 35 Years Of ServiceAlex FischbackLarry PrimaveraRobert Wagner PARNERSHIP AWARDUnited States Attorney Roger B. Handberg For the past 15 years, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Homeland Security Investigations, the United States Read More
Partnership Award Patrol K-9’s have become an integral part of our agency. These K-9 partners detect substances, search for suspects and missing persons and apprehend violent subjects, decreasing the chance of deputy injury during a physical confrontation. K-9’s face the same risk of injury as their human partner and as such, wear protective vests that Read More
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards ceremony on Friday, April 1, 2022, recognizing the many achievements accomplished during 2020 by our sworn and civilian employees. Also recognized were members of the community who had a profound impact in Brevard County during the year. Partnership Award Cindy Johnson Patrol K-9’s have become an Read More
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office culminated an investigation into a Major Drug Trafficking Organization operating in Brevard County. The investigation began in June of 2021 involving suspects dealing in multi-kilograms of cocaine along with other controlled substances. Arrest warrants were issued for the suspects who have been identified as sources or distributors of these dangerous Read More
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is identifying the deceased suspect involved in yesterday’s deputy involved shooting incident that occurred in West Melbourne. The deceased is 38-year-old Paris Wilder of Cocoa. Wilder was a registered Career Offender with 40 previous arrests including 23 felony arrests for charges that included: Robbery with a Firearm, Aggravated Assault with Read More
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 39-year-old Philip Keller of Merritt Island for the homicide of Alicia Campitelli that occurred on May 15, 2021. Keller was arrested after an arrest warrant was signed by the Honorable Christina Serrano charging Keller with First Degree Premeditated Murder, Grand Theft, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card and Read More
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two additional suspects for their involvement in a home invasion robbery that led to the death of 25-year-old Matthew Nicol of Merritt Island. 29-year-old, Brian Vogel of Cocoa and 28-year-old, Chase Harrison of Rockledge were arrested after arrest warrants were issued charging each with First Degree Felony Murder, Read More
40 Years Of Service Commander James JD Donn The Lucy Ross Award This award signifies that the recipient has consistently demonstrated throughout their career the same qualities demonstrated by the late Sgt. Lucille (Lucy) Ross during her career. The criteria requirements are: dedication to community service, excellence in profession, compassion and high level of caring Read More
A cooperative investigation between the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Economic Task Force and Fugitive Units has led to the arrest of two fugitives. Leandro Javier Obenauer was arrested by the Fugitive Unit yesterday on warrants for the charges of Scheme to Defraud-Swindle and Violation of Probation for Racketeering and Theft Read More
LONGEVITY AWARDS THE LUCY ROSS AWARD This award signifies that the recipient has consistently demonstrated throughout their career the same qualities demonstrated by the late Sgt. Lucille (Lucy) Ross during her career. The criteria requirements are: dedication to community service, excellence in profession, compassion and high level of caring especially concerning children, and being of Read More
LONGEVITY AWARDS THE LUCY ROSS AWARD This award signifies that the recipient has consistently demonstrated throughout their career the same qualities demonstrated by the late Sgt. Lucille (Lucy) Ross during her career. The criteria requirements are: dedication to community service, excellence in profession, compassion and high level of caring especially concerning children, and being of Read More
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is updating the Officer Involved Shooting incident from May 3, 2018. The incident took place on May 3, 2018 at approximately 4:43 a.m. when the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Hartman Lane, Mims after a 911 emergency call was received from a female advising that her Read More
An investigation into a Brevard County drug organization is culminating today with the arrests of 21 individuals. Sheriff’s Agents with the Special Investigations Unit conducted the investigation that focused on an organization that was led by 32-year-old, Larrico Smith of 970 Cayuga Avenue NE, Palm Bay. The persons within the organization were involved in the Read More
LONGEVITY AWARDS PARTNERSHIP AWARD This award signifies that the recipient has consistently demonstrated dedication to strengthening the relationship of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office with the community it serves through loyalty, honor, professionalism and community involvement. Dr. Desmond K. Blackburn and Captain John W. Murray are this year’s recipients. Desmond K. Blackburn, Ph.D., has led Read More
