NR 26-05 Sheriff’s Office Investigating Homicide
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of Graham’s Beach Grill in unincorporated Cocoa Beach. Deputies responded to the location at approximately 2:18 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after a 911 call was received advising that a person had been shot. Upon arrival, deputies located an […]
NR 26-04 Funeral Arrangements for Agent Kevin Morris
The Celebration of Life honoring Agent Kevin Morris who died in the line of duty will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The services will be conducted at Calvary Chapel Melbourne located at 2955 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904. Due to the expected attendance from the community and law enforcement […]
NR 26-03 Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in Traffic Crash
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened to report that one of our deputies has died in the line of duty after being involved in a traffic crash early this morning. Homicide Agent Kevin Morris died after his vehicle was struck by another vehicle that was travelling the wrong way on Interstate 95 […]
NR 26-02 Deputy Involved Shooting
On October 10, 2026, two members of our agency received a call for service regarding a wellbeing check. The interaction with the individual ultimately resulted in a Deputy Involved Shooting. At approximately 7:55 pm our deputies responded to Pine Avenue in Mims at the request of the subject’s son, who reported his 79-year-old father was allegedly suicidal. […]
NR 26-01 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Announces Agency Award Recipients
BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES AGENCY AWARD RECIPIENTS The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards ceremony on Friday, March 13, 2026, recognizing the many achievements accomplished during 2025 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 […]
NR 25-15 Arrest made in Port St John Homicide
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 23-year-old Tyjah Bellinger of Port St John for the shooting death of 28-year-old, Lendzi Lakeman, which occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m., on Sunday, November 14, 2025. Bellinger was arrested after an arrest warrant was issued, charging him with 1st Degree Premeditated Murder. He is currently being held in […]