Palm Bay Police Archives - The Space Coast Rocket

Crime

Two Teens and Young Adult Shot in Drive-By at Castaway Point Park in Palm Bay

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January 24, 2026

Crime

Bayside High School Contractor Arrested on 11 Felony Sex Charges

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January 10, 2026

Crime

Florida Man Fires Gun Through Sunroof While ‘Christmas Light Touring’ – Claims He Was Just ‘Blowing Off Steam’

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December 27, 2025

Crime

Breakthrough in Marissa Garcia Case: Mims Man Arrested on Felony Evidence and Human Remains Charges

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December 12, 2025

Crime

Elementary Cafeteria Worker Arrested for Fentanyl Possession — Drugs Found with Children’s Book

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November 12, 2025

Crime

Palm Bay Teen Arrested After Threat of Mass Violence Against Central Middle School

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October 21, 2025

Crime

Palm Bay “Rub-and-Tug” Spa Owner Arrested in Prostitution Sting

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September 5, 2025

Law Enforcement

Palm Bay Police Chief Mario Augello Announces Retirement

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June 30, 2025

2024 Campaign

Space Coast Young Republicans VP and Florida House 33 Candidate arrested on DUI charges

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April 24, 2023

Breaking News

6’6” Palm Bay cop faces brutal rape accusations

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March 3, 2023

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Early this morning, the United States along with Israel launched targeted attacks all over Iran. President Trump announced the war shortly after the attacks in a video to the American people as well is the citizens of Iran encouraging them to take over the government. Trumps administration says this campaign will last not hours, but days. ... See MoreSee Less

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MAN ARRESTED FOR TRAVELING TO OCALA TO MEET MINOR On Thursday, February 26, 2025, Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes Detective Zachary Elliott arrested 42-year-old Leon Smith (W/M, DOB: 10/04/1983) for Traveling to Meet a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity, Using a Computer to Solicit a Child, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Marijuana.On February 26, 2026, Smith began chatting with an undercover law enforcement officer, who was posing as a 13-year-old girl on an adult dating application. Eventually, the communication between Smith and the presumed child transitioned to text messaging and phone calls, during which he acknowledged the child’s age and engaged in sexually explicit conversations. Smith repeatedly commented on how mature the child was for her age and made arrangements to meet the 13-year-old in person.After deciding on a meeting location, Smith told the presumed 13-year-old how excited he was, advised her to watch pornography, and expressed that the sound of her voice, age, and photo of her holding a stuffed animal aroused him. MCSO Intelligence Unit detectives met Smith at the designated meeting location and conducted a felony stop. Smith was detained for questioning, and a search revealed that he was in possession of 204.5 grams of marijuana and .5 grams of methamphetamine. During an interview, Smith initially claimed that he could not remember the child’s age but later admitted that he should have known her age.Smith was placed under arrest and transported to the Marion County Jail, where he remains without bond. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trump suggests we launched strikes on Iran in part for claims that they “tired to interfere in 2020, 2024 election to stop Trump…” ... See MoreSee Less

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Brandon Scott Mccuen (29) of Rockledge arrested for unlawful sexual activity with a minor. The autistic teen defended herself with a hammer. Article in comments. ... See MoreSee Less

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Iranian drones are striking a U.S. base in Bahrain. ... See MoreSee Less

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