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WATCH: Palm Bay Police Officers Arrest Theft Suspect in Parking Lot of Walmart on Malabar Road
BREVARD COUNTY • PALM BAY, FLORIDA – CLICK HERE to watch the full video of Palm Bay police officers as they arrest a theft suspect in the parking lot of Walmart on Malabar Road. The City of Palm Bay Police Department is authorized 172 sworn police officers, in...
Man dead in deputy-involved shooting at County Road 512 convenience store; deputy unharmed
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - A Palm Bay man was shot and killed by a deputy who officials said the man attacked with a knife after assaulting customers of a convenience store late Sunday. The shooting occurred shortly before 11 p.m. at a RaceTrac convenience store off County Road 512 at the Interstate 95...
BCSO K-9 ‘Jordan’ Takes A Bite Out of Crime After High Speed Chase in Cocoa
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – While “Air Jordan” played for the Bulls, our dog “Tear Jordan” don’t take no bull as he was more than happy to tear a bite out of crime for our great partners at the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident happened...
Palm Bay Fire Rescue B-Shift Crew Members Extinguish Large Brush Fire Involving House, Vehicle
BREVARD COUNTY • PALM BAY, FLORIDA – Palm Bay Fire Rescue B-shift crew members from multiple stations responded to reports of a large brush fire in the far Southwest end of the city on Saturday. According to officials, they were met with a far more severe situation upon...
Palm Bay Corruption Case Could Hurt Monique Miller in GOP Primary
In 2015, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) opened an investigation into Palm Bay city officials of allegations that included bribery, racketeering, and conspiracy to commit extortion. It led to two people getting arrested. The investigation, which lasted for four years, centered around the...
Palm Bay Police Officer Eddy Lutz Recognized by IPTM as Florida’s Drug Recognition Expert of the Year
BREVARD COUNTY • PALM BAY, FLORIDA – Palm Bay Police Officer Eddy Lutz was recognized by the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) as Florida’s Drug Recognition Expert of the Year. IPTM was created to provide management and traffic training to municipal, county, state, and federal...
Satellite Beach Police 911 Telecommunications Officers Honored During Award Ceremony
BREVARD COUNTY • SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA – The Satellite Beach Police Department and Brevard County Association of Chiefs of Police held a special awards luncheon to honor 911 Telecommunications Officers from throughout the county. These individuals were nominated by their agencies in recognition of their exceptional dedication, hard...
'Help me': Dogs alert Rockledge owners to fast-moving, overnight house fire
ROCKLEDGE — Not all doggies wear superhero capes but for one Yorkie — and a neighboring pooch — that has changed, after both canines alerted owners to a harrowing house fire nearby. Two Rockledge neighbors roused from sleep about 4 a.m. Saturday by their barking dogs raced outside to see the orange glow...
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