Category: Palm Bay Police Department

Palm Bay Police Seeking 23-Year-Old Armando Martinez, Accused of Hit-and-Run Crash With Motorcyclist in January

Palm Bay Police officials have identified 23-year-old Armando Martinez as the driver in a hit-and-run crash that took place in January. Through leads generated by the community and investigative efforts by Palm Bay police officers, the driver was identified as 23-year-old Armando Martinez. […]

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Palm Bay Police Department Honors U.S. Air Force Veteran Butch Orend With VCOP Spotlight

The Palm Bay Police Department recognized longtime volunteer Jim Piason with this month’s VCOP Spotlight. Jim started volunteering at the Palm Bay Police Department in 2022 when a friend suggested it would be something to do in retirement. […]

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Palm Bay Police Department Sounds All Clear After Bayside High School Shelter in Place Order

The Palm Bay Police Department received a call from Bayside High School officials Thursday regarding an unidentified person on campus, which led to the school being put in a shelter in place status.

“The safety and security of students and staff are our utmost priority, and as such, officers conducted an extensive search of all buildings and surrounding property,” said Palm Bay Police Lt. Virginia Kilmer. […]

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Palm Bay Police Department Honors Longtime Volunteer Jim Piason With VCOP Spotlight

The Palm Bay Police Department recognized longtime volunteer Jim Piason with this month’s VCOP Spotlight. Jim started volunteering at the Palm Bay Police Department in 2022 when a friend suggested it would be something to do in retirement. […]

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Palm Bay Police Department Honors Longtime Volunteer Mark Maynard With VCOP Spotlight

The Palm Bay Police Department recognized longtime volunteer Mark Maynard with this month’s VCOP Spotlight. Mark Maynard started volunteering at the Palm Bay Police Department in 2020. […]

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Palm Bay Police Department Honors Longtime Volunteer Tish Malys With VCOP Spotlight

The Palm Bay Police Department recognized longtime volunteer Tish Malys with this month’s VCOP Spotlight. Proving that age is just a number, Malys, a senior VCOP member, continues making a difference in her community. Since April 2022, she has volunteered at the front desk of the Palm Bay Police Department. […]

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Palm Bay Police Department Honors Longtime Volunteer Linda Smura With VCOP Spotlight

The Palm Bay Police Department recognized longtime volunteer Linda Smura with October’s VCOP Spotlight. Smura is no stranger to giving back to her community. A volunteer her entire adult life, and as the mother of six children, Linda has given her time and energy in support of various functions such as the PTA and scouting. […]

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PUBLIC SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Missy Bland is Palm Bay Police Department V-Cop of the Month

Missy Bland has been recognized as Palm Bay Police Department’s V-Cop of the Month. In July 2022, Bland became a VCOP and patrols once a week. In addition to her weekly patrol, she is involved with the CARFIT program, fills in at the front desk, and assists with the Senior Santa Program and the VCOP Annual Banquet. […]

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WATCH: Palm Bay Police Reveals New ‘Project 129’ Fitness Center in Honor of the Late Chief Jim Rogers

Palm Bay Police Department officials introduced Project 129 in honor of the late Chief Jim Rogers who held badge number 129. “Chief Rogers set the foundation of what we are trying to build on with our department’s wellness program,” said Palm Bay Police Chief Mario Augello. […]

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Palm Bay Police Retired K9 ‘Kryptonite’ Passes Away, Served Agency With Loyalty, Honor for 9 Years

Kryptonite was a dual-purpose German Shepherd and was assigned to Officer Sean Dutill. Joining the Palm Bay Police Department back in 2010, K9 Kryptonite was responsible for the capture of several wanted individuals, the seizure of large amounts of drugs and narcotics, and assisted in locating missing children and adults. […]

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Palm Bay Police Accepting Sponsorship Applications for Recruits to Attend Police Academy

The City of Palm Bay is currently accepting applications for non-certified police officer recruits to be sponsored to attend the police academy starting in July. […]

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Palm Bay Police SWAT Team Snipers Finish in Top 10 at SniperWeek in St. Petersburg

Palm Bay Police Department snipers from the SWAT Team attended SniperWeek 2023 in St. Petersburg, hosted by the American Sniper Association. Officers participated in a two-day conference, followed by a two-day competition, with one of Palm Bay’s teams ranking 8th out of 50 teams competing. […]

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