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‘FPL made me do that:’ Frustrated Florida man shoots, kills his own dog, deputies say
Read full article: ‘FPL made me do that:’ Frustrated Florida man shoots, kills his own dog, deputies sayA 72-year-old man faces charges after deputies said he shot and killed his dog while frustrated at Florida Power & Light for not getting his power back on after Hurricane Milton.
15-year-old arrested, accused of threatening school in Brevard County
Read full article: 15-year-old arrested, accused of threatening school in Brevard CountyA comment on TikTok led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy in Brevard County who’s accused of threatening a school, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Brevard sheriff praises deputies, good Samaritans who pulled driver out of sinking pickup
Read full article: Brevard sheriff praises deputies, good Samaritans who pulled driver out of sinking pickupBrevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey in a glowing social media post thanked several deputies and good Samaritans credited with pulling a man from a sinking pickup truck that had fallen from the Pineda Causeway.
Florida governor says he ‘never saw’ controversial state parks proposal, claims ‘left-wing group’ leaked info
Read full article: Florida governor says he ‘never saw’ controversial state parks proposal, claims ‘left-wing group’ leaked infoFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has distanced himself from a controversial state-level proposal to make such changes to some state parks as adding golf, pickleball and lodging.
Brevard husband in custody after wife arrested over ‘horrific’ puppy mill
Read full article: Brevard husband in custody after wife arrested over ‘horrific’ puppy millDetectives discovered that dogs had been left out in the sun without proper shelter, with food dishes containing vomit and water pails being filled with mold.
‘Horrific:’ Brevard woman arrested after puppy mill discovered beneath her floorboards
Read full article: ‘Horrific:’ Brevard woman arrested after puppy mill discovered beneath her floorboardsDeputies discovered that the dogs were left out in the heat, their food dishes contained vomit, and their water pails were filled with mold, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Man now in jail, woman remains in hospital after Brevard car burglary ends in deputy shooting
Read full article: Man now in jail, woman remains in hospital after Brevard car burglary ends in deputy shootingOne of the two people at the center of an incident that ended with a deputy shooting one of them in Palm Shores Wednesday is now in jail.
Woman with a gun shot by Brevard deputies, taken to hospital, sheriff says
Read full article: Woman with a gun shot by Brevard deputies, taken to hospital, sheriff saysA woman is in stable condition after being shot by a Brevard County deputy who was responding to reports of a vehicle burglary on Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
66-year-old man fends off attacker in Brevard County, sheriff says
Read full article: 66-year-old man fends off attacker in Brevard County, sheriff saysA would-be burglar in Brevard County who attacked a 66-year-old man after trying to get into his truck was soon found bloodied and on the ground, according to the sheriff’s office.
Brevard teacher who used MMA move to break up fight cleared of wrongdoing
Read full article: Brevard teacher who used MMA move to break up fight cleared of wrongdoingA teacher at Space Coast Junior/Senior High School won't face criminal charges for how he broke up a fight between two 17-year-old girls last month during school.
Man arrested in South Carolina accused of trying to kill 2, including father, in Grant-Valkaria, sheriff says
Read full article: Man arrested in South Carolina accused of trying to kill 2, including father, in Grant-Valkaria, sheriff saysA three-month investigation into the shooting of two people in Grant-Valkaria has resulted in a man’s arrest out of South Carolina, identified as the son of one of the victims, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
‘Wanna-be gang banger:’ Brevard babysitter arrested with enough fentanyl to kill thousands
Read full article: ‘Wanna-be gang banger:’ Brevard babysitter arrested with enough fentanyl to kill thousandsDeputies said that during a search of his apartment, they found "a significant amount of drugs" near two small children.
Firefighter accused of sexually assaulting teen in Brevard County park bathroom
Read full article: Firefighter accused of sexually assaulting teen in Brevard County park bathroomA probable cause affidavit shows that the incident happened at Nicol Park in Cocoa, though no date was provided for when the incident took place.
63-year-old Florida man arrested in bomb threat, suspicious packages at 2 Cocoa churches
Read full article: 63-year-old Florida man arrested in bomb threat, suspicious packages at 2 Cocoa churchesA Mother’s Day church service was disrupted by suspicious packages and a threat of a bomb at two churches on Sunday.
Man faces murder charge in wife’s death months after pickup found ablaze in Brevard County
Read full article: Man faces murder charge in wife’s death months after pickup found ablaze in Brevard CountyThe husband of a woman who was reported missing in January and later found dead in Mims was arrested in connection with her death.
Brevard deputies find weapons during traffic stop of alleged arsonist, sheriff says
Read full article: Brevard deputies find weapons during traffic stop of alleged arsonist, sheriff saysA Palm Bay man faces arson and weapons charges after being seen trying to set a car on fire outside of a West Melbourne hotel, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Brevard Public Schools to look at new safety recommendations
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools to look at new safety recommendationsIn a district where addressing student discipline has been a top priority for its school board, Brevard Public Schools is now taking a look at some new school safety recommendations.
Man accused of threatening bar patrons, pistol whipping employee in Brevard County
Read full article: Man accused of threatening bar patrons, pistol whipping employee in Brevard CountyA man faces charges after deputies say he threatened patrons at a Malabar bar with a gun before pistol whipping an employee on Saturday evening, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Stay out of the water: Idalia, Franklin creating dangerous beach conditions for Florida’s Atlantic coast
Read full article: Stay out of the water: Idalia, Franklin creating dangerous beach conditions for Florida’s Atlantic coastBeachgoers on Florida’s east coast are urged to stay out of the water this week as conditions are anticipated to deteriorate with two tropical systems.
Therapy bloodhounds join Brevard County school district
Read full article: Therapy bloodhounds join Brevard County school districtThe Brevard County school district is making therapy dog history this year with the help of “cuddly” bloodhounds assigned to four elementary schools, with another canine waiting for assignment.
New Florida gas pump stickers warn not to leave children, pets in hot cars
Read full article: New Florida gas pump stickers warn not to leave children, pets in hot carsFlorida's agriculture commissioner placed the first sticker on a gas pump in the state Friday, which reads: "Never leave children or pets in a hot vehicle."
Union to ‘wait and see’ if discipline crackdown translates to less violence against Brevard teachers
Read full article: Union to ‘wait and see’ if discipline crackdown translates to less violence against Brevard teachersStarting with Sheriff Wayne Ivey’s livestream last year at the Brevard County jail and followed by months of divisive debate, the chair of Brevard County’s school board believes the district is benefiting from its tough conversations on student discipline.
Real estate investor claims Brevard County deputy falsely arrested him for burglary
Read full article: Real estate investor claims Brevard County deputy falsely arrested him for burglaryA Brevard County real estate investor has filed a lawsuit against the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office after he and his brother were arrested for burglary while surveying a house.
‘Sickening, disgusting:’ Brevard elementary, daycare employee arrested on child porn charges
Read full article: ‘Sickening, disgusting:’ Brevard elementary, daycare employee arrested on child porn chargesA 35-year-old man who worked at an elementary school and a daycare in Merritt Island was arrested on child porn charges, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Vet tech accused of leaving pig, dog starving at dead boyfriend’s Brevard County home
Read full article: Vet tech accused of leaving pig, dog starving at dead boyfriend’s Brevard County homeA Brevard County woman was arrested on Monday after abandoning a dog and a pig at her dead boyfriend’s home, according to the sheriff’s office.
Suspect in Titusville armed kidnapping attempt was victim’s ex, planned to kill 4, sheriff says
Read full article: Suspect in Titusville armed kidnapping attempt was victim’s ex, planned to kill 4, sheriff saysA Titusville man arrested Wednesday intended to kill a woman and three other people in an effort to regain custody of his estranged children, among new details shared Friday by Brevard County law enforcement officials.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs 3 bills, including death penalty in child rapes
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis signs 3 bills, including death penalty in child rapesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three bills into law that allows the death penalty for people who commit sexual batteries on children under 12, changes bail and cracks down on fentanyl.
Titusville man faces animal cruelty charges in starving deaths of 2 dogs, sheriff says
Read full article: Titusville man faces animal cruelty charges in starving deaths of 2 dogs, sheriff saysA Titusville man who allowed dogs in his care to starve — two to death — was arrested via warrant on animal cruelty charges, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Brevard deputies shoot, kill gunman after pursuit on SR-528
Read full article: Brevard deputies shoot, kill gunman after pursuit on SR-528A death investigation got underway overnight in Brevard County after a Merritt Island man led deputies on a pursuit late Wednesday, crashed due to a PIT maneuver on State Road 528 and died in an officer-involved shooting, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Brevard man accused of selling fentanyl that led to lethal overdose, sheriff says
Read full article: Brevard man accused of selling fentanyl that led to lethal overdose, sheriff saysA Brevard County man arrested this week, accused of first-degree murder in the January 2021 overdose death of a victim who investigators said he sold fentanyl to, is being held without bond this time around, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
‘Lock her in the closet:’ Caregivers livestream abuse of elderly patient, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Lock her in the closet:’ Caregivers livestream abuse of elderly patient, deputies sayTwo healthcare workers face charges after they livestreamed themselves abusing an elderly patient with dementia, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
‘This activity is all gang-related:’ 1 dead, 1 critically injured after shooting in Brevard County, deputies say
Read full article: ‘This activity is all gang-related:’ 1 dead, 1 critically injured after shooting in Brevard County, deputies sayOne person is dead and another is injured after a shooting in unincorporated Melbourne Beach, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Prosecutors probing ‘violent past’ of man accused of killing daughter, 3 others in Brevard home
Read full article: Prosecutors probing ‘violent past’ of man accused of killing daughter, 3 others in Brevard homeThe state attorney’s office reviewing the criminal history of a man accused of killing his daughter and three others in a Brevard County home.
Dad accused of killing daughter, 3 others in Brevard County home
Read full article: Dad accused of killing daughter, 3 others in Brevard County homeA man accused of killing his daughter, her mother and two other people inside a Brevard County home was arrested Wednesday, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Brevard County deputy accused of fatally shooting roommate charged with manslaughter
Read full article: Brevard County deputy accused of fatally shooting roommate charged with manslaughterA Brevard County deputy accused of shooting and killing his roommate, who was also a deputy, back in December has been charged with manslaughter, according to a new filing.
Brevard Sheriff’s Office ID’d man shot, killed as deputies served narcotics warrant
Read full article: Brevard Sheriff’s Office ID’d man shot, killed as deputies served narcotics warrantThe Brevard County Sheriff's Office identified the man who was shot and killed by the county's SWAT Team as they served a narcotics warrant on Wednesday.
1 killed, 1 injured in exchange of gunfire with Brevard County deputies, sheriff says
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 injured in exchange of gunfire with Brevard County deputies, sheriff saysA man was killed and a woman was injured after they were both shot on Wednesday when deputies tried to execute a search warrant for drugs, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Brevard County School Board discusses more changes to student discipline policy
Read full article: Brevard County School Board discusses more changes to student discipline policyThe Brevard County School Board held a work session Tuesday to discuss further changes that should be addressed in the district’s disciplinary policy.
Man with laser accused of temporarily blinding Brevard sheriff’s helicopter pilot
Read full article: Man with laser accused of temporarily blinding Brevard sheriff’s helicopter pilotA man was arrested after pointing a laser multiple times at a helicopter belonging to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, according to the sheriff.
Off-duty Brevard deputy ‘jokingly’ pulled trigger twice before fatally shooting roommate, affidavit shows
Read full article: Off-duty Brevard deputy ‘jokingly’ pulled trigger twice before fatally shooting roommate, affidavit showsAn off-duty Brevard County deputy who mistakenly shot and killed his roommate and fellow deputy as the two took a break from playing an online game with friends made his first appearance in court.
Off-duty Brevard deputy killed by roommate in ‘accidental shooting,’ sheriff says
Read full article: Off-duty Brevard deputy killed by roommate in ‘accidental shooting,’ sheriff saysAustin Walsh, the 23-year-old Brevard County deputy, was killed in an accidental shooting by his roommate and fellow deputy, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Brevard schools chairman, sheriff promise discipline crackdown with new policy
Read full article: Brevard schools chairman, sheriff promise discipline crackdown with new policyDays after the Brevard County School Board ousted the superintendent, plans are underway for a new school disciplinary policy in Brevard Public Schools.
Brevard County recommends evacuations as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches Central Florida coast
Read full article: Brevard County recommends evacuations as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches Central Florida coastEmergency officials are recommending people living on the barrier island and other low-lying or flood-prone neighborhoods to evacuate before Tropical Storm Nicole has the potential to make landfall on Florida's east coast.
Brevard County leaders urge residents to prepare ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole
Read full article: Brevard County leaders urge residents to prepare ahead of Subtropical Storm NicoleBrevard County officials held a news conference Monday afternoon warning residents to brace themselves for the impact of Subtropical Storm Nicole.
Storm preppers wait hours for sandbags in Brevard County
Read full article: Storm preppers wait hours for sandbags in Brevard CountyHundreds waited for sandbags at Mitchell Ellington Park Tuesday in a line much longer than Monday as Brevard County’s tropical storm watch is upgraded to a tropical storm warning.
‘We mean business:’ Deputies will carry rifles in Brevard schools
Read full article: ‘We mean business:’ Deputies will carry rifles in Brevard schoolsAhead of the school year, the Brevard County sheriff announced in a Facebook video that school resource deputies will be carrying rifles in an effort to increase safety on campuses.
Couple arrested after dogs found in ‘inhumane’ conditions, Brevard deputies say
Read full article: Couple arrested after dogs found in ‘inhumane’ conditions, Brevard deputies sayA man and woman were arrested Wednesday after deputies found three dogs living in “inhumane” conditions in the couple’s home, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida man accused of stealing crossbow by stuffing it down his pants
Read full article: Florida man accused of stealing crossbow by stuffing it down his pantsBrevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey posted surveillance video to Facebook Tuesday night showing a man who he said attempted to steal a crossbow on Feb. 6 by shoving it into his pants and walking away on a crutch.
Brevard juvenile accused of carjacking delivery driver, leading deputies on chase
Read full article: Brevard juvenile accused of carjacking delivery driver, leading deputies on chaseThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office tracked down and detained a juvenile they say carjacked a delivery driver in Cocoa Friday and led deputies in a pursuit.
Woman stabbed dog to death after fight with husband, Brevard sheriff says
Read full article: Woman stabbed dog to death after fight with husband, Brevard sheriff saysA woman was arrested after she stabbed a dog nine times following a fight with her husband, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Mother found living in ‘disgusting’ hotel room with child faces child neglect, animal abuse charges in Brevard County
Read full article: Mother found living in ‘disgusting’ hotel room with child faces child neglect, animal abuse charges in Brevard CountyA woman is accused of keeping her 6-year-old son in a filthy hotel room with multiple pets, at least three of which were malnourished and emaciated, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Brevard sheriff’s corrections deputy accused of armed robbery, extortion
Read full article: Brevard sheriff’s corrections deputy accused of armed robbery, extortionA Brevard County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy was arrested on charges of robbery with a firearm, false imprisonment and extortion.
West Melbourne city employee faces child pornography charges, deputies say
Read full article: West Melbourne city employee faces child pornography charges, deputies sayA West Melbourne city supervisor is charged with multiple counts of child pornography, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
‘We are not the mask police:’ Brevard sheriff says deputies will not enforce school mandates
Read full article: ‘We are not the mask police:’ Brevard sheriff says deputies will not enforce school mandatesAs a legal battle over school mask mandates continues, the Brevard County sheriff said deputies would not be enforcing mandates on school grounds.
770 pounds of marijuana found in Viera storage facility, deputies say
Read full article: 770 pounds of marijuana found in Viera storage facility, deputies sayThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office found 770 of marijuana in a Viera mini-storage facility, according to a Facebook post from Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Sheriff: 2-month-old baby was ‘directly in the middle’ of deputy-involved shooting in West Melbourne
Read full article: Sheriff: 2-month-old baby was ‘directly in the middle’ of deputy-involved shooting in West MelbourneBrevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said a 2-month-baby was “directly in the middle of the shootout” when a gunman stepped out of a vehicle and shot a deputy in the leg during a Monday traffic stop.
Judge: Masks mandated for anyone visiting Brevard’s courthouses as COVID surges
Read full article: Judge: Masks mandated for anyone visiting Brevard’s courthouses as COVID surgesThe surge in COVID cases moved the 18th Judicial Circuit chief judge to issue an administrative order re-implementing a mask mandate for all visitors.
Prosecutors decline pursuing death penalty again for man who killed Brevard deputy
Read full article: Prosecutors decline pursuing death penalty again for man who killed Brevard deputyThe state attorney for Brevard and Seminole counties announced on Wednesday that he would not seek to relitigate the sentencing of a man who killed a Brevard County deputy in 2012.
Florida groomer who broke service dog’s tail sentenced to 180 days in jail, 3 years probation
Read full article: Florida groomer who broke service dog’s tail sentenced to 180 days in jail, 3 years probationA former dog groomer who violently abused a service dog during a grooming appointment in 2019 was sentenced Monday to 180 days in jail and ordered to pay more than $5,000 in restitution.
Sole survivor of deputy-involved shooting arrested for third time on drug charges
Read full article: Sole survivor of deputy-involved shooting arrested for third time on drug chargesFor the third time this year, the sole survivor of a deadly deputy-involved shooting in November has been arrested and jailed on felony drug charges.
Dogfighting investigation leads to Merritt Island homicide arrest, Brevard sheriff says
Read full article: Dogfighting investigation leads to Merritt Island homicide arrest, Brevard sheriff saysThe recent arrest of a 23-year-old man for a deadly shooting during a home invasion is also connected to the investigation of a dogfighting and drug trafficking ring, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Attorneys for families of teens shot, killed by Brevard deputy seek DOJ investigation
Read full article: Attorneys for families of teens shot, killed by Brevard deputy seek DOJ investigationAttorneys representing the families of two teens killed in a Brevard deputy-involved shooting is calling on the Department of Justice in a lawsuit to investigate the shooting and policies at the sheriff’s office.
Brevard deputy who shot, killed 2 teens won’t face charges, state attorney decides
Read full article: Brevard deputy who shot, killed 2 teens won’t face charges, state attorney decidesThe Brevard and Seminole State Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday it will not be filing charges against a Brevard County deputy who shot and killed two teens in Cocoa on Nov. 13, 2020.
Family of teen shot, killed by Brevard deputy demands answers from state attorney
Read full article: Family of teen shot, killed by Brevard deputy demands answers from state attorneyThe grandmother of Sincere Pierce holds a new briefing to demand answers from the State Attorney's office on whether the deputy who shot and killed Sincere Pierce will face charges.
Gov. Ron DeSantis rails against President Biden’s immigration policy
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis rails against President Biden’s immigration policyGov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to put pressure on the Biden Administration to resume the federal policy of deporting undocumented immigrants who have served a sentence following a criminal conviction.
Brevard County teachers accused of using marijuana with students
Read full article: Brevard County teachers accused of using marijuana with studentsBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Two Brevard County teachers gave their students marijuana and used it with them at their home, Sheriff Wayne Ivey said. There’s no evidence that any crimes took place on campus, according to Ivey. Brand and O’Reilly-Brand were both arrested Thursday on charges of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Agent Cory Jackson of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office special victim’s unit at 321-633-8419. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com Strange Florida newsletter, sent every Friday.
Investigators find 3 credit card skimmers at gas stations in Brevard County
Read full article: Investigators find 3 credit card skimmers at gas stations in Brevard CountySheriff Wayne Ivey said he spotted three hidden credit card skimmers at gas stations in Brevard County on Wednesday. BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Sheriff Wayne Ivey said three hidden credit card skimmers were found at gas stations in Brevard County on Wednesday. AdIvey said the sweep prevented thousands of people from becoming victims to credit card fraud. Investigators said the best way to protect yourself from skimming devices is to pay with cash or with a credit card inside the store. [RELATED: Credit card skimmers on gas station pumps are now ‘undetectable’]The sheriff’s office said criminals will sometimes use Bluetooth technology so a thief doesn’t have to get out of his car to collect the stolen credit card data.
Wheel of Fugitive? Sheriff Ivey’s signature Facebook ‘show’ features non-fugitives
Read full article: Wheel of Fugitive? Sheriff Ivey’s signature Facebook ‘show’ features non-fugitivesAltogether, FLORIDA TODAY found that the non-fugitives were incorrectly featured a cumulative 135 times out of 448 slots across 45 episodes. “It’s designed to engage our community and it has worked almost to perfection,” Ivey told FLORIDA TODAY in 2017. A Florida Today infographic showing non-fugitives featured in an episode of "Wheel of Fugitive." (Rob Landers and Alessandro Marazzi-Sassoon)Sometimes, portraying a non-fugitive on “Wheel of Fugitive” simply could be an issue of bad timing. “Certainly, that’s something that the county commission in Brevard County should be concerned about,” he said.
Dogs ate chips of wood, feces, plastic as owner starved them to death, sheriff says
Read full article: Dogs ate chips of wood, feces, plastic as owner starved them to death, sheriff saysBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Brevard County sheriff walked a man into jail Wednesday morning after an animal cruelty investigation showed the owner starved his dogs to death. “He literally starved them to death over a period of several weeks,” Sheriff Wayne Ivey said during a Facebook live stream. The sheriff said a necropsy revealed the dogs had chips of wood from furniture, plastic bottles, band aids and even a plastic bag in their stomachs. The dogs also suffered severe malnutrition and a gross loss of muscle, resulting in a cruel death, investigation records show. AdAs the sheriff walked Fritsch into the jail, Fritsch is overheard saying, “You don’t know the whole story.”The sheriff dismissed Fritsch claims saying that innocent animals suffered under his care.
FDLE turns over investigation into Brevard deputy-involved shooting of 2 teens to prosecutors
Read full article: FDLE turns over investigation into Brevard deputy-involved shooting of 2 teens to prosecutorsBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – State investigators have turned over their findings to prosecutors regarding the deputy-involved shooting that resulted in the death of two teens shot in a Cocoa neighborhood in November. In the days after the Nov. 13 shooting, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said two deputies were attempting to conduct a traffic stop of what they believed to be a stolen car. On Feb. 5, the FDLE turned over its investigative findings to the Brevard County State Attorneys Office. [RELATED: Sheriff: Brevard deputy ‘forced to fire,’ fatally shooting 2 teens in car]The 18th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office confirmed they are in receipt of the FDLE investigative findings regard the use of deadly force by Santiago-Miranda. Dash camera video released by the sheriff showed the two deputies attempting to stop the vehicle and yelling “stop” seven or more times before the shooting.
Former Brevard jail tech brought meth in for inmate she had sex with, sheriff says
Read full article: Former Brevard jail tech brought meth in for inmate she had sex with, sheriff saysBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Brevard County Jail corrections technician was arrested Friday after a months-long investigation during which investigators determined she was bringing drugs into the jail and having a sexual relationship with an inmate, Sheriff Wayne Ivey said. Ivey said the investigation began in October 2020 when corrections officers were trying to determine how drugs, including methamphetamine, were getting into the jail facility. Ivey said investigators were able to determine that a corrections technician, Jaleena Dixon, 28, was helping bring contraband into the facility. Ivey said the drugs Dixon is accused of bringing into the jail were then given to Brown and he attempted to sell it to other inmates. AdThe sheriff said it appears the suspects briefly knew each other outside of the jail but developed their relationship in the jail.
Suspicious person hospitalized following deputy-involved shooting in Cape Canaveral
Read full article: Suspicious person hospitalized following deputy-involved shooting in Cape CanaveralTwo Brevard County deputies were involved in a shooting Sunday morning, according to officials. Deputies said they received several calls about a suspicious person in the area. Deputies responded to the woman’s home and did not locate anyone and cleared the scene. Deputy-involved shooting in Cape Canaveral“The suspicious person was then challenged by the second deputy who responded to the lethal threat with deadly force,” deputies said. Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to call Agent Don Reynolds of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 321-633-8413.
After fatal Brevard deputy-involved shooting, News 6 investigates policies on firing into a vehicle
Read full article: After fatal Brevard deputy-involved shooting, News 6 investigates policies on firing into a vehicle(Scroll down to see how your local sheriff’s policy on shooting into a motor vehicle.) Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Response to Resistance / De-escalation Techniques – See page 9. Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Response to Resistance and Aggression – See page 9. Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Response to Resistance – See page 5. Volusia County Sheriff’s Office – See page 10.
’Why was the first thing to shoot?’ Community mourns Cocoa teens killed in deputy-involved shooting
Read full article: ’Why was the first thing to shoot?’ Community mourns Cocoa teens killed in deputy-involved shootingCOCOA, Fla. – The families of two Cocoa teenagers are grieving and demanding answers after both died last week in a deputy-involved shooting in Cocoa. Despite the release of the deputy’s names and some video, the community held a rally and vigil for the teens in Cocoa on Wednesday, demanding more transparency from the sheriff. Family and community members came out Nov. 18, 2020 in Cocoa to hold a vigil for two teens killed in a deputy-involved shooting. (Image: Jerry Askin/WKMG) (WKMG 2020)Family of both teens have hired notable civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them. The Sheriff’s Office is still investigating whether the vehicle the teens were in was the suspected stolen vehicle.
Second deputy never fired gun in shooting that killed 2 teens, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Second deputy never fired gun in shooting that killed 2 teens, sheriff’s office saysBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office clarified Wednesday that the second deputy involved in a shooting that killed two teens never fired her gun. On Wednesday, the sheriff’s office clarified the third occupant was not harmed in the incident and has not been charged. They have since been interviewed and released from the investigation, according to a spokesperson with the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office clarified Wednesday that authorities do not know who the guns belong to or if they were stolen. This detail would be determined as part of the FDLE investigation, the sheriff’s office said.
Sheriff: Brevard deputy ‘forced to fire,’ fatally shooting 2 teens in car
Read full article: Sheriff: Brevard deputy ‘forced to fire,’ fatally shooting 2 teens in carBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says one of his deputies was “forced to fire” on a car in a Cocoa neighborhood, fatally shooting a 16-year-old and 18-year-old last week. The sheriff’s office didn’t confirm the deaths of 18-year-old Sincere Pierce and 16-year-old Angelo “AJ” Crooms until Monday. The sheriff’s office declined to identify the deputies involved and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement also declined, saying that would need to come from the sheriff’s office. [RELATED: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump representing families of teens killed in Brevard deputy shooting]Investigators said the vehicle was first observed at Clearlake Road and Dixon Boulevard and moments later in the area of Ivy Street. According to the Ivey, Santiago-Miranda has been employed with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office since February 2017, Hendren has been employed with the sheriff’s office since June 2018.
2 teens killed in Brevard deputy shooting; few details about what led to gunfire
Read full article: 2 teens killed in Brevard deputy shooting; few details about what led to gunfireCOCOA, Fla. – Three days after a Brevard County deputy-involved shooting in Cocoa, the sheriff’s office has confirmed two teenagers were killed during the incident. Few details were released by the Sheriff’s Office, Cocoa police or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on Nov. 13 after gunfire erupted in a Cocoa neighborhood around 10:30 a.m. The sheriff’s office didn’t confirm the deaths of 18-year-old Sincere Pierce and 16-year-old Angelo “AJ” Crooms until Monday. “At that time a deputy involved shooting incident occurred,” a news release from the sheriff’s office reads. The sheriff’s office has not released the name of the deputy who opened fire.