NR 24-14 Victim Identified in West Melbourne Death Investigation

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 Drive at […]
NR 24-13 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation

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 […]
NR 24-12 UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office Sandbag Distribution Sites For Citizen Pickup

Sandbag distribution has been extended at all sites through Tuesday October 8, 2024. Hours will be 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (or until supplies run out). The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office along with the Board of County Commissioners and our Public Safety partners, continue to monitor the storm projections of Tropical Storm Milton. As a […]
NR 24-11 Arrest made in Merritt Island Homicide

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 Possession of […]
NR 24-10 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation

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 […]
NR 24-09 Deputy Involved Shooting

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 […]