Category: Melbourne Police

PUBLIC SERVICE: Melbourne Police Detective Johnny Bynum Retires After 27 Years of Dedicated Service

Melbourne police officials honored Detective Johnny Bynum as he retired after 27 years of dedicated service. “His commitment to justice, integrity, and community has been an inspiration to us all. Congratulations on your retirement Johnny, and thank you for your invaluable contributions to law enforcement and our community,” said a Melbourne Police spokesperson. […]

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Melbourne Police SWAT Team Runs Over 6 Miles in Honor of Late MPD Officer Joseph Pellican

Melbourne Police remembers the life of Officer Joseph Pellican who was killed in the line of duty thirty-seven years ago. In his honor, the Team ran a 6.68-mile run throughout the city of Melbourne, passing the Joseph Pellicano Law Enforcement Center, which is under construction. […]

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ON THIS DAY: Melbourne Police Officer Joseph Pellican Killed 37-Years Ago in the Line of Duty

Melbourne Police remembers the life of Officer Joseph Pellican who was killed in the line of duty thirty-seven years ago. On October 17, 1986, Officer Joseph Pellican was fatally struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at an early morning house fire scene. […]

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Melbourne Police Special Investigations Unit, SWAT Team Seize Drugs in Raid On East Avenue B

The Melbourne Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit and SWAT team, accompanied by members from the Florida Department of Corrections Probation and Parole, conducted a search warrant on Friday on a residence located at 29 East Avenue B. According to Melbourne Police Lt. Ryan Schorer, Special Investigations Unit detectives obtained the warrant based upon an ongoing investigation into drug distribution and sales coming from this location and arrested Jarod Parrish, 40, who was charged with Violation of Felony Probation. […]

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POLICE: Death Investigation Underway After Man Found Floating Face Down in Indian River in Melbourne

DEATH INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY: A man was discovered in the Indian River on Thursday afternoon about 4 p.m. after Melbourne police officers responded to the area of Horse Creek near Rose Court and U.S. Hwy. 1 regarding a person floating face down in the river on Thursday afternoon about 4 p.m. […]

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HAVE YOU SEEN THIS SUSPECT? Melbourne Police Seek Suspect Wanted for Burglary in Sunwood Park

Melbourne Police detectives are seeking public assistance in identifying the pictured subject who is wanted for committing a residential burglary in the Sunwood Park subdivision in north Melbourne. […]

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HAVE YOU SEEN THIS SUSPECT? Melbourne Police Seek Suspect Wanted After Physical Altercation

Melbourne Police are attempting to identify a suspect who was involved in a physical altercation in the 800 block of E Strawbridge Ave. during the early morning hours of Saturday, March 4, 2023. […]

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Melbourne Police Make Arrest in Shooting, Charge Perp With Aggravated Battery With Deadly Weapon, Neglect of a Child

Melbourne police officers arrested D’nard Caldwell, 28, after a shooting incident in the 300 block of Crown Bl. Police said Caldwell used a revolver-style handgun to shoot the victim in the leg. During the altercation, the victim’s three children, ages 2, 3 and 4, were inside the residence where the firearm was discharged. […]

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Man in Critical Condition After Shooting On Cedar Drive, Melbourne Police Detectives Seek Shooter’s Identity

Melbourne police officers responded Saturday night at 9:26 p.m. to the 900 block of Cedar Drive regarding several reports of gunshots and a possible gunshot victim. “Officers arrived on the scene, quickly located a victim, and immediately rendered medical aid,” said Melbourne Police Cmdr. Heath Sanders. “The victim was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center and is currently in critical condition.”
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