Category: Palm Bay Police

PUBLIC SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Palm Bay Police Corporal Nicole Caroffino Promoted to Sergeant

The Palm Bay Police Department recognized Nicole Caroffino on her recent promotion to the rank of Sergeant. Most recently, she served as a Corporal in the Palm Bay Police Department Special Victim’s Unit. […]

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UPDATE: Palm Bay Police Detectives Seek Motive in Shooting That Left Four Dead, Two Police Officers Wounded

Palm Bay police detectives are still investigating the motive behind gunman Brandon Kapas’, above, actions during a deadly shooting rampage on Sunday that left the shooter and two others dead – and two police officers wounded. […]

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Palm Bay Police Foundation to Host Inaugural ‘Chief’s Breakfast’ Feb. 29 at Senior Activity Center

The Palm Bay Police Foundation announced the inaugural Chief’s Breakfast with Chief Augello set for February 29. All proceeds will benefit the employees of the Palm Bay Police Department. The event is set to begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Greater Palm Bay Senior Activity Center at 1275 Culver Drive NE Palm Bay. […]

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Palm Bay Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting Incident That Left Three Dead, Two Hurt Saturday Night

Palm Bay resident Te-Shawn Clive Taylor, 26, is in custody after an incident in which three people were shot and killed at an apartment complex Saturday, according to the Palm Bay Police Department. […]

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Palm Bay Police Chief Mariano Augello Hosts Swear-In Ceremony for Four Newly Hired Officers

Palm Bay Police Chief Mariano Augello held a swear-in ceremony for four newly hired members. “All of these officers come to our agency with years of prior experience in law enforcement, and our agency is fortunate to have them join our team,” said Chief Mariano Augello. […]

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BREAKING: Palm Bay Police Investigating Shooting at Park Apartments, Involves Multiple Victims

Palm Bay police detectives are currently investigating a shooting that happened around 8:30 p.m. on Hadley Circle at the Park Apartments off San Filippo Drive SE and south of Jupiter Boulevard SE. According to Palm Bay Police Lt. Mike Roberts, there were multiple gunshot victims, and the crime scene is still active. This is a developing story. Stay tuned to Space Coast Daily for updates. […]

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PALM BAY POLICE: Barricaded Armed Man Killed After Opening Fire On SWAT Team Members

Palm Bay police officials reported that a barricaded armed man was killed after opening fire on SWAT team members about 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening. According to police, officers were called about a domestic disturbance, and Palm Bay Police SWAT team members were then called to the scene and cordoned off the area in the 700 block of Scotia Avenue after the armed man was pointing a firearm at his family members. Palm Bay police negotiators attempted to communicate with the yet-to-be identified armed man to convince him to surrender. […]

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Palm Bay Police Chief Mariano Augello Hosts Swear-In Ceremony for Five Newly Hired Officers

Palm Bay Police Chief Mariano Augello held a swear-in ceremony for five newly hired members. “All of these officers come to our agency with years of prior experience in law enforcement, and our agency is fortunate to have them join our team,” said Chief Mariano Augello. […]

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PUBLIC SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Palm Bay Police Officer Dave Ballard Retires After 20 Years of Dedicated Service

Palm Bay Police Officer Dave Ballard has retired after 24 years of dedicated service to the community and its citizens. During his service with the Palm Bay Police Department, Officer Ballard was also a member of the Army National Guard and Reserve and retired from honorable service in March 2013. […]

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WATCH: Palm Bay Community Remembers Fallen Police Officers, Four Citizens Killed in Mass Shooting 36 Years Ago

April 23, 1987, was a tragic day for the Palm Bay community when two police officers were killed, Officers Ronald Grogan and Gerald Johnson, along with four local citizens, after a gunman opened fire during a hostage situation. […]

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