Melbourne Police Department

09/06/2026

Following tonight’s tornado warning, Sgt. Carlson captured this beautiful reminder that even after a storm, there’s still a little beauty to be found in our community.
Stay safe Melbourne💙

09/04/2026

This Labor Day weekend, remember that your plans shouldn't cost lives — yours or others.

If you plan to drink, make sure your plan includes a safe way home before the first sip:
⭕ Schedule a rideshare
⭕ Call a taxi
⭕ Have a sober friend drive you home

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. 🚔

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Are you a or train rider? Always stay alert around railroad tracks and trains. OLI has safety tips and materials to help make every ride a safe one. Get ready for coming up on September 24th during week. https://bit.ly/3pjoib9

09/03/2026

The Melbourne Police Department has suspended use of the City's Flock license plate readers effective immediately. User accounts have been deactivated, and the Department is presently consulting with Flock Group Inc. to take the cameras offline.

Chief Gillespie stated, "This decision was not made lightly, as I understand the impact this will have on our operations and investigations. However, I am confident we will continue to serve our community with the utmost professionalism and the same tenacity to solve crime and locate missing and endangered subjects as we have always done. It's a standard that we have for ourselves and what the community expects of us."

The department will continue to work with Flock to have the cameras removed as soon as possible.

The Melbourne Police Department has suspended use of the City's Flock license plate readers effective immediately. User accounts have been deactivated, and the Department is presently consulting with Flock Group, Inc.to take the cameras offline.

09/02/2026

Thank you to the One Voice Coalition Florida for inviting Commander Eising to serve on the First Responders Panel at the Helping Hands Disability Conference!

It was a privilege to join open discussions on community safety, accessibility, and the service of individuals with diverse needs. We appreciate your dedication to fostering an inclusive community!

09/01/2026

🚨 Bike Theft Alert – Eau Gallie Blvd Walmart 🚨
On 08/28/26 at 5:57 PM, two GOTRAX R7 electric bicycles were stolen from Walmart located at E. Eau Gallie Blvd.
Two white male suspects cut the bike locks and took the bikes from the outside rack.
🔵 One bike is blue
⚫ One bike is black
Each bike is valued at $765.00.
One suspect appears to have a bird tattoo or scar on his left cheek.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Brian Smith, with the Criminal Investigations Division at (321) 608-6731 and reference Case #: 2026-00075020.
📞 You can also contact CRIMELine at 800-423-TIPS.
Thank you for helping keep our community safe! 🚲💙

09/01/2026

Join us for National Night Out 2026 on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign designed to promote police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and safer communities. We would be honored to have you join Chief Gillespie and our team as we visit both of our designated community block party locations.

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Overall Event Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Carver Park Community Center

o Address: 1092 Swan St, Melbourne, FL 32935

Eddie Lee Taylor Sr. Community Complex

o Address: 3316 S. Monroe St, Melbourne, FL 32901

Both block party locations will feature free food, games, music, information on community resources, and activities for all ages.

08/28/2026

***MEDIA RELEASE***
CASE #: 2025-00094713
INCIDENT: Vehicle Crash – Traffic Homicide Investigation
DATE OF UPDATE: August 27, 2026

ARREST UPDATE
Following an extensive traffic homicide investigation into the fatal crash on October 29, 2025, investigators established probable cause for the arrest of Jason Alexander Kerr, 05/11/2007, a Melbourne, FL resident.

On August 27, 2026, Kerr was taken into custody and charged with:
Vehicular Homicide
Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Death

Kerr has been booked into the Brevard County Jail.

08/28/2026

👮‍♀️🎓 Congratulations to Three Outstanding Leaders! 🎓👮‍♂️

Please join us in congratulating CSI Supervisor Kristen Meadows, Sergeant Edwin Carlson, and Sergeant Amy Perez on successfully completing the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy training! 👏👏

Their commitment to professional development, leadership, and continued service to our community is truly commendable. We are proud of their dedication to becoming even stronger leaders within our department.💙