News Releases

NR 22-22 Sheriff’s Office conducting death investigation

June 15, 2022 - 6:27 pm Author: Category: | |

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of an elderly couple who were found deceased this afternoon in unincorporated Rockledge. The couple, who are both in their 80’s and suffered from the infirmities of aging, were reported missing at approximately 2:45 p.m. by a family member who could not locate them at their Read More

NR 22-21 Arrest made in Merritt Island homicide

June 11, 2022 - 8:49 am Author: Category: |

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 49-year-old Cory Lyle of Melbourne for the shooting death of Joseph Hall that occurred in Merritt Island on June 9, 2022.  Lyle was arrested after an arrest warrant was issued by Judge David Silverman, charging him with First Degree Felony Murder, Armed Occupied Burglary and Grand Theft of Read More

NR 22-20 Decedent identified in death investigation

June 10, 2022 - 2:40 pm Author: Category: |

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has identified the male who was the victim of a homicide Thursday evening, June 9, 2022, in Merritt Island.  The decedent is 64-year-old Joseph Hall of Merritt Island. The investigation began when deputies responded to a residence on Hunt Drive at approximately 9:00 p.m. after the Sheriff’s Office was contacted Read More

NR 22-19 Sheriff’s Office conducting death investigation

June 9, 2022 - 11:37 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation that occurred this evening at a residence on Hunt Drive in Merritt Island.   Deputies responded at approximately 9:00 p.m. after the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by an occupant of the home who advised that there was a deceased person inside the residence.  Upon arrival, deputies Read More

NR 22-18 State Department of Corrections inmate located

June 8, 2022 - 10:35 am Author: Category: | |

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has located 32-year-old, Gregory Mountcasel, who walked away from the “Bridges” Work Release Program, located at 585 Camp Road in Cocoa, at approximately 9:30 p.m. yesterday evening, after cutting off his electronic monitor. Mountcasel was taken into custody at approximately 9:00 a.m. this morning after he walked out of a Read More

NR 22-17 Deputies searching for State Department of Corrections inmate

June 7, 2022 - 11:19 pm Author: Category: |

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for 32-year-old, Gregory Mountcasel, who walked away from the “Bridges” Work Release Program, located at 585 Camp Road in Cocoa, at approximately 9:30 p.m. this evening after cutting off his electronic monitor. Mountcasel was serving a two-year State Department of Corrections sentence for Fleeing and Eluding and Read More

NR 22-16 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Shooting Investigation

May 29, 2022 - 1:09 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a shooting investigation that occurred at a residence on Billie Lane in Malabar yesterday evening, shortly before midnight.   Deputies originally responded to the residence at approximately 11:55 p.m., in reference to a reported disturbance. Preliminary investigation has determined that during a large open house party at the residence, Read More

NR 22-15 – Update Missing/Endangered Adult

May 18, 2022 - 7:18 am Author: Category:

Lynn McAtee who was reported missing/endangered yesterday was recovered safe this morning.  Mr. McAtee has been reunited with his family. For additional information concerning this News Release, please call PIO Tod Goodyear of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office at 321-501-7594.

NR 22-14 Missing/Endangered Adult

May 18, 2022 - 12:05 am Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing/endangered adult.  84-year-old Lynn McAtee was last seen yesterday morning, May 17, 2022, at approximately 11:50 a.m., at his residence in Viera. Mr. McAtee is 6’00” tall, weighing 280 pounds, with white hair and gray eyes.  He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and Read More

NR 22-13 Deputy arrested for Domestic Violence

April 8, 2022 - 9:10 am Author: Category:

A Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Probationary Deputy, Tyler Morra was arrested yesterday evening by our agency and charged with Battery Domestic Violence after allegedly battering his live-in girlfriend.  Morra is currently being detained at the Brevard County Jail Complex on a No Bond status. The arrest occurred after deputies responded in reference to a disturbance. Read More

NR 22-12 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Announces Agency Award Recipients

April 1, 2022 - 11:54 pm Author: Category:

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

NR 22-11 March is Florida Bike Month

March 31, 2022 - 10:59 am Author: Category:

Brevard County residents are increasingly riding bicycles to commute, for exercise, or just for fun.  The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone that, by law, bicycles on the roadway have the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles; people’s choices, whether they are on two wheels or four, can affect the lives of Read More

NR 22-10 Merritt Island Woman Charged in Death of Sister

March 26, 2022 - 11:26 am Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 30-year-old Brittany Bishop-Gillison of Merritt Island for causing the death of her sister, Kapricia Bishop on March 25, 2022, at a residence in Merritt Island.  Bishop-Gillison was arrested after an arrest warrant was issued by Judge David Dugan charging her with Murder with a Firearm.  Bishop-Gillison is currently Read More

NR 22-09 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation

March 25, 2022 - 4:56 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation that occurred this afternoon at a residence on Topaz Court in Merritt Island.   Deputies responded to the residence at approximately 3:20 p.m. in reference to a disturbance.  Upon arrival, deputies located a female victim who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Agents from the Homicide Read More

NR 22-08 Brevard Teacher Arrested on Child Exploitation Warrant

March 24, 2022 - 3:32 am Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 40-year-old Joseph Komjathy of Melbourne, after an arrest warrant was issued in Indian River County charging him with five counts of Distribution of Harmful Material to a Minor and one count of Unlawful Use of a Two-way Communication Device.  Mr. Komjathy was taken into custody yesterday evening, without Read More