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Palm Bay Police responded to a report of an armed suspect on March 2, 2026, at the home of Palm Bay Assistant City Attorney Rodney Edwards, according to an arrest report.
Officers say the incident involved Edwards and Kendra Edwards, who were arguing over a text message when the dispute allegedly turned physical.
According to the report, Rodney Edwards told officers he was in the kitchen sorting mail when Kendra Edwards approached him from behind and punched him in the back of the head. He said he grabbed her to restrain her from continuing to hit him.
Police say the situation escalated when Kendra Edwards allegedly grabbed a butcher knife from the kitchen, slammed it repeatedly on the counter, and then walked toward him while holding the knife, causing him to fear for his safety. Edwards told officers he walked away toward the master bedroom because he believed she might attack him.
The victim told officers he did not wish to pursue charges, but he provided home surveillance video of the incident. Officers reported the video corroborated his statement.
Based on the sworn statement and the video evidence, police determined probable cause existed for domestic violence battery and aggravated assault.
Kendra Edwards was arrested and transported to the Palm Bay Police Department Booking Facility and later transferred to the Brevard County Jail.
The arrest report indicates officers reviewed video footage showing the events between the two parties before making the arrest.
