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May 2013

Brevard Agents Seeking Assistance On Locating Missing Merritt Island Woman
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating a missing Merritt Island woman identified as Susan Cochran, last seen on May 12, 2013 around 7:00 AM. Ms. Cochran is 35 years of age, approximately 5’04”, 118-130 lbs. with blue eyes and blonde hair. See full story NR13-48 (pdf)

New Crime Prevention Task Force Announcement
Topics of the announcement will include the concept design of the newly created task force and the various mediums that will be used by the task force to reach citizens with timely information that not only allows them to receive crime prevention information but also to effectively communicate important information to law enforcement in order to quickly and effectively solve crimes in Brevard County.  See full story NR13-47 (pdf)

Deputies will Honor Fallen Law Enforcement Officers in Washington DC
This coming week thousands of Law Enforcement Agencies across the country will come together in Washington, DC to honor the 321 American law enforcement heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty to protect our communities. See full story NR13-46 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Office Arrests Melbourne Man For Child Pornography
A cooperative investigation between agents from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has culminated with the arrest of seventy-one-year-old David O’brien at his home located at 4095 Turtlemound Road, Melbourne, relative to the possession of child pornography.  See full story NR13-45 (pdf)

Citizen Tip Leads to Port St John Burglary Arrest
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office received multiple tips through Crimeline after citizens viewed Facebook posts featuring the suspect’s image that had been captured by a residential surveillance system.  See full story NR13-44 (pdf)

Hoover Middle School Student Arrested on Gun Charges
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office arrested 15-year-old Joshua E. Harshaw of Melbourne, for the Possession of Firearm on School Property and Carrying a Concealed Firearm. Harshaw, a Hoover Middle School student, is currently being held at the Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center.  See full story NR13-42 (pdf)

Burglary Suspect Caught On Surveillance Video
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating several vehicle burglaries that occurred in the area of Stillwater Avenue, Port St John.  See full story NR13-41 (pdf)

Agents Search for Attempted Murder Suspect
Deputies found an adult female and her child at the residence with serious injuries. The investigation determined that the victims had been beaten with a blunt object by 37-year-old Kevin R. Fitser, the former boyfriend of the adult victim. See full story NR13-40 (pdf)  SUSPECT CAPTURED

Florida Sheriff’s Association Honors Fallen Officers
Every day, Florida’s law-enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the safety of our communities. Each May a ceremony is dedicated to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while upholding their oath to serve and protect our citizens. On May 6, 2013, the Florida Sheriff’s Association will pay tribute to Florida’s 2012 fallen Officers. See full story NR13-39 (pdf)

Palm Shores Town Hall Meeting
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Mayor Carol McCormack invite the public to attend a Town Hall meeting in the Town of Palm Shores. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., at the Palm Shores City Hall, located at 5030 Paul Hurtt Lane, Palm Shores. See full story NR13-38 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Agents Solve 1988 Cold Case Homicide
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office culminated a cold case homicide investigation concerning the August 26, 1988, death of 52-year-old Wanda Reapp of Melbourne.  On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, the Brevard County Grand Jury indicted 87-year-old Benjamin Reapp, on charges of First Degree Premeditated Murder in the death of his wife. See full story NR13-37 (pdf)

April 2013

Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Former Merritt Island High School Student
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 17-year-old, Alexander C. Clark, of 575 Baker Road, Merritt Island, for the Threat to Discharge a Destructive Device and Disturbing School Function during Assembly. See full story NR13-36 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Agents Seek Merritt Island Robbery Suspects
Deputies responded to a strong armed robbery in the parking lot of the Merritt Square Mall, 777 East Merritt Island Causeway, at approximately 4:00 pm today. A female victim advised as she was walking to her vehicle in the parking lot, she was approached by two black males.  See full story NR13-35 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Office Collecting Unused and Expired Medications
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, local Law Enforcement, the US Drug Enforcement Administration and Hobbs Pharmacy are partnering to provide valuable information concerning substance abuse and to assist in the disposal of unwanted or unneeded medications.  See full story NR13-34 (pdf)

Suspect and Deputies Identified in Shooting Incident
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the names of the individuals involved in the domestic violence incident that led to an officer involved shooting on April 22, 2013.  The suspect involved in the domestic violence incident is identified as 57-year-old William Emanuel Poplos.  See full story NR13-33 (pdf)

Deputies Involved In Merritt Island Shooting Incident
On April 22, 2013, at approximately 4:32 p.m., deputies responded to 490 Belair Avenue, Merritt Island, reference an emergency 911 call regarding shots fired.  See full story NR13-32 (pdf)

Daytime Residential Burglaries
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office West Precinct General Crimes Unit is attempting to identify the suspect(s) responsible for unoccupied residential burglaries in the Suntree area.  See full story NR13-31 (pdf)

Agents Arrest Man Who Traveled From England For Sex With Child
Agents culminated a four-month investigation with the arrest of thirty-nine-year-old Shuhel Mahboob Ali, a citizen of Great Britain, for traveling to the United States to meet a child for sex. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation led by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Department of Homeland Security/Homeland Security Investigations Office, Cocoa Beach Resident Agent Office and the United States Attorney’s Office.  See full story NR13-30 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Agents Attempting to Identify Armed Burglary Suspect
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office West Precinct General Crimes Unit is attempting to identify a suspect involved in an Armed Burglary that occurred in the Crystal Lake Subdivision off of Interlachen Road in Melbourne. See full story NR13-29 (pdf)

Brevard Deputies Searching for Missing Satellite Beach Woman 
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a missing Satellite Beach woman identified as Charmaine Ochs, last seen on April 10, 2013, at approximately 10:30 PM. Ms. Ochs is 43 years of age, approximately 5’07”, 145-160 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes.  See full story NR13-28 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Office Continues Satellite Beach Homicide Investigation
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the death investigation at 55 Sea Park Boulevard, Satellite Beach. The investigation was initiated at approximately 7:00 P.M. Wednesday night, when a family member contacted the Sheriff’s Office to conduct a wellbeing check on Ms. Michelle Muenzenmeyer.  See full story NR13-27 (pdf)

Operation Dry Spring 
During the month of March, 2013, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Florida Sheriff’s Task Force and all member agencies of the Florida Sheriff’s Association, participated in “Operation Dry Spring”.  See full story NR13-26 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Office Dismantles Port St. John Meth Lab 
On April 5, 2013, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit dismantled a methamphetamine lab at 5612 Beaverbrook in Port St. John.  See full story NR13-25 (pdf)

Multi-Agency Operation Nets Over 200 Arrests 
Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Chief John Lau have announced the culmination of a 60-day intensive enforcement operation dubbed, “Operation Clean Sweep”, which resulted in 236 arrests and the seizure of 28 firearms, 3 Meth labs dismantled, and the seizure of $17,000.00 in cash.  See full story NR13-24 (pdf)

Multi-Jurisdiction Operation Results Press Conference Notice
Today at 2:00pm there will be a press conference at the Titusville Police Department located at 1100 John Glenn Boulevard, Titusville, to discuss the results of a multi jurisdiction operation by members of the Titusville Police Department, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and the DEA.  Sheriff Ivey and Chief Lau will be available to answer any questions the media may have.  If you have any questions please feel free to call 321-636-4665.  NR13-23

Sheriff’s Office Warrant Sweep Arrests Wanted Fugitives 
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit culminated a 3 day operation to locate and arrest fugitives from justice with outstanding arrest warrants.  See full story NR13-22 (pdf)

2013 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run 
The 2013 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held on Friday, April 26th. Please join fellow law enforcement officers, as we run together for a great cause. The public is welcome to join in the run as well.  See full story NR13-21 (pdf)

March 2013

Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Owner of Cocoa Smoke Shop
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant on Kronic AM, located at 26 Forrest Avenue in Cocoa. Sheriff’s Agents arrested the owner, 37-year-old Brian Woodring, for an arrest warrant relative to the Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with the Intent to Distribute.  See full story NR13-20 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Agents Investigating Burglary to Merritt Island Business
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a burglary to Bucks Tobaccoria, located at 2425 N. SR 3, Merritt Island. During the early morning hours on February 18, 2013, a white male suspect wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, gloves and sunglasses forced entry into the business.  See full story NR13-19 (pdf)

2013 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Awards Ceremony
On March 15th, Sheriff Wayne Ivey had the distinct honor of hosting the 2013 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards Ceremony at the “Church at Viera”. Once a year, hundreds of Sheriff’s Office deputies, employees, and volunteers come together with their families and community leaders to recognize and celebrate the many outstanding accomplishments and heroic actions taken throughout the year by BCSO employees.  See full story NR13-18 (pdf)

Deputy Barbara A. Pill Law Enforcement Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony
This morning, in honor and memory of Deputy Barbara Pill, members of the community, County Leaders, our law enforcement community and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office joined as we broke ground at the future location of the Deputy Barbara A. Pill Law Enforcement Facility.  See full story NR13-17 (pdf)

Crimeline Tip Leads To Capture Of Armed Robbery Suspect
With the assistance of an anonymous tip from Central Florida CRIMELINE, 29-year-old Blake Walker was positively identified as the suspect in connection to a February 2, 2013, Port St. John armed robbery.  See full story NR13-16 (pdf)

BCSO Basketball Team Wins 2013 "Guns and Hoses" Tournament
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Basketball Team won the 7th Annual Orlando Magic “Guns and Hoses” Basketball Tournament, which was held March 3rd at the Amway Center in Orlando.  See full story NR13-15 (pdf)

February 2013

Team BCSO Losing Their Locks in Support of Cancer Research
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce their participation in this year’s 3rd Annual Space Coast Shave & Auction St. Baldrick’s event, which will be held at “The Avenue Viera” located at 2261 Town Center Blvd. on March 16, 2013 at 1:00pm.   See full story NR13-14 (pdf)

Deputies Arrest Cape Canaveral Battery Suspect
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 39-year-old Kevin Alexander Bowman, of 123 Surf Drive, Cocoa Beach this afternoon. The arrest related to the aggravated battery that occurred in Cape Canaveral on February 23, 2013.  See full story NR13-13 (pdf)

BCSO Basketball Team Take on Harlem Ambassadors
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that the BCSO Basketball team will once again play against the internationally acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors in a special game to benefit the programs and services of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard.  See full story NR13-12 (pdf)

7 Eleven Robbery Suspect Sought by Agents  Robbery Suspect Arrested
Sheriff’s Agents from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office West General Crimes Unit are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying an Armed Robbery suspect. See full story NR13-11 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Office Dismantles Meth Lab in Cocoa
On February 5, 2013, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit dismantled a methamphetamine lab at 6996 Evergreen Road in Cocoa. See full story NR13-10 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Office & BCC Team To Strengthen Campus Safety
The Brevard Community College, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and Brevard County’s public safety community is proud to announce a partnership to strengthen both security and safety as BCC transitions into State College. See full story NR13-09 (pdf)

Agents Looking for Armed Robbery Suspect
On February 2, 2012, at approximately 7:16am, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery at the Shell Gas Station located at 3820 Fay Boulevard, Cocoa, Florida. See full story NR13-08 (pdf)

January 2013

Sheriff’s Agents Dismantle Meth Lab
On January 31, 2013, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office dismantled an active methamphetamine lab at 3104 Brockett Road in Mims. See full story NR13-07 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy Selected as State’s "Corrections Officer of the Year"
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that The Florida Sheriff’s Association has selected Corrections Deputy Corporal James “Jim” Ris of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office as the State of Florida’s "Corrections Officer of the Year" for 2013.  See full story NR13-06 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Office Arrests Ten in Hotel Drug Ring Investigation
Deputies and Agents of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office executed four search warrants and served nine arrest warrants following a month-long investigation of drug trafficking at an area hotel.  See full story NR13-05 (pdf)

Deputies Involved in Indiatlantic Shooting Incident
The death investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit.  The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent and parallel investigation regarding the use of deadly force.  See full story NR13-04 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Office Arrests Philadelphia PD’s Top 10 Most Wanted Offender
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office received information from the United States Marshal Service that 45-year-old Steven Barrick of Pennsylvania was wanted for a Fugitive from Justice Warrant relative to a Failure to Appear on pending charges.  See full story NR13-03 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Agents Seek Robbery Suspect
North Precinct General Crimes Unit are investigating an Armed Robbery that occurred last evening at the Kangaroo Express located at 2498 Turpentine Road, Mims.  See full story NR13-02 (pdf)

Sheriff’s Office Arrest Escaped Delaware Sex Offender
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a violent fugitive wanted relative to a Delaware arrest warrant for Escape after Conviction.  See full story NR13-01 (pdf)