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Melbourne, FL – A Melbourne man, Bradley John Harrell, is facing a series of charges following a series of events on December 27, 2024, that led to his arrest by Melbourne Police. The incident unfolded at Harrell’s residence at 1332 Sunwood Drive, where authorities responded to multiple calls regarding disturbances and shots fired.
The initial call to police came at approximately 1:32 PM, with neighbors reporting erratic and aggressive behavior by Harrell in his backyard. Witnesses observed him yelling and behaving in a manner described as “excited delirium,” giving obscene gestures to onlookers. Police officers noted Harrell appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance, exhibiting hyperactivity and impaired reflexes. Despite clear signs of impairment, officers determined he did not meet the criteria for immediate intervention under Florida’s Baker or Marchman Acts and cleared the scene.
Hours later, at 3:43 PM, a second call was made to authorities after neighbors heard gunshots coming from Harrell’s backyard. Upon arriving at the scene, officers set up a perimeter and deployed a drone to monitor the situation. Harrell was observed rolling what appeared to be drugs on the patio. He eventually emerged from the residence and was detained without incident. During the arrest, officers recovered a black revolver from Harrell’s pocket.
Further investigation revealed that Harrell had fired the revolver, striking a Spectrum utility cable and causing damage that resulted in a service outage. Spectrum technicians estimated repair costs to be between $5,000 and $10,000. Additionally, officers found marijuana and drug paraphernalia on the property, along with evidence suggesting Harrell had taken his mother’s prescribed Adderall without authorization.
Jennifer Harrell, Bradley Harrell’s mother, told police that the revolver used in the incident was hers and typically secured in a lockbox. She confirmed that her son had access to the firearm and that she suspected his behavior was influenced by consuming her prescription medication.
Bradley Harrell faces the following charges:
Harrell was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center for a medical evaluation before being booked into the Brevard County Jail. His bond amount totals $16,750.