Announcement News Releases

NR 18-35 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Cocoa Death Investigation

October 9, 2018 - 1:04 pm Author: Category: |

On October 8, 2018, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and Cocoa Police Department were notified of possible human remains in the Indian River. Sheriff’s Office and CPD Marine vessels then searched the area and located a body by the Hubert Humphrey Causeway, Cocoa. The Sheriff’s Office was then requested by the Cocoa Police Department to Read More

NR 18-31 Update Reference Death Investigation

September 27, 2018 - 4:04 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has identified the decedent who was discovered in the water southeast of the Pineda Causeway. The victim is identified as 23-year-old, John Romer of West Melbourne. The investigation began shortly before 9:00 a.m., Wednesday morning, September 26, 2018, when the Sheriff’s Office was notified of possible human remains. Deputies responded Read More

NR 18-30 Sheriff Ivey To Join Approximately 50 Other Sheriffs In Washington DC In Call For Action On Immigration Reform

September 5, 2018 - 4:01 pm Author: Category:

On Wednesday, September 5th, 2018, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey will be in Washington DC to meet with White House officials on illegal immigration matters, and to urge Congress to act on pending legislation that will increase border security for our great nation.  Sheriff Ivey and approximately 50 other Sheriffs from across the country have Read More

NR 18-28 Mims Death Investigation

July 12, 2018 - 2:18 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim who was discovered deceased in a burning vehicle in Mims. The victim is identified as 38-year-old, Tony Shaniel Butler of Titusville.  The investigation began shortly after 3:00 p. m., Monday afternoon, July 9, 2018, when the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 emergency call advising that a Read More

NR 18-27 Brevard Public School SRDs/SRO/Specialist Program – Status Update

July 5, 2018 - 4:15 pm Author: Category:

The following information is provided to clarify and update Brevard County School Security operations: The Sheriff’s Office and all municipal law enforcement agencies are working closely with Superintendent Mullins to assist the District with their Marjory Stoneman Public Safety Act mandates. Effective the 1st day of school, August 10, 2018, there will be 57 SRDs Read More

NR 18-26 Sheriff’s Office Investigating Cocoa Shooting

June 27, 2018 - 2:12 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office West Precinct General Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting incident that occurred June 26, 2018, in the 200 block of Grace Avenue in unincorporated Cocoa. Deputies responded to the area at approximately 7:19 p.m. after receiving a call stating that a person had been shot. The investigation thus far has Read More

NR 18-24 Update Reference Deputy Involved Shooting

May 9, 2018 - 8:08 pm Author: Category: |

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

NR 18-15 Sheriff And Superintendent Of Schools To Speak On School Security Programs

February 26, 2018 - 11:31 am Author: Category:

UPDATE: Location change – Sheriff’s Office West Precinct, located at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL.  The time is still set for 3 pm. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Desmond Blackburn will address the media this afternoon at 3:00 pm on the subject of school security programs. The Read More

NR 18-13 Funeral Arrangements for Deputy Kevin Stanton

February 19, 2018 - 4:58 pm Author: Category:

Funeral services honoring Deputy Kevin Stanton who died in the line of duty Saturday morning will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. The services will be conducted at New Life Christian Fellowship Church located at 6755 South Washington Avenue, Titusville. Immediately following the service, a procession will travel north on Washington Read More

NR 18-12 Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in Traffic Crash

February 17, 2018 - 10:45 am Author: Category:

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. Field Training Officer Kevin Stanton died after his marked patrol vehicle was struck by a semi-truck on Interstate 95 in Titusville. FTO Stanton Read More

Update Reference Deputy Involved Shooting

February 9, 2018 - 2:30 pm Author: Category:

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is updating the Officer Involved Shooting incident from yesterday evening. The incident took place on February 8, 2018 at approximately 4:09 p.m. when the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office responded to Honey Lane, Grant after a 911 emergency call was received advising that a male was in the process of attempting Read More

NR 18-08  Brevard County Corrections Deputy Honored as the Florida Sheriffs Association 2018 Corrections Officer of the Year 

February 7, 2018 - 8:20 am Author: Category:

Tallahassee, Fla. (February 7, 2018)—The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that Brevard County Corrections Deputy Carissa LaRoche has been selected as the 2018 Corrections Deputy of the Year. Each year the award is presented at the FSA Winter Conference to an officer who has demonstrated exceptional service in the line of duty. Read More