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Police Department

West Melbourne

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WMPD in the News

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Robbery Arrest

An arrest was made in a case where a suspect entered a gas station with his face covered and committed an armed robbery with firearm and fled the scene.  Patrol and investigators were able to identify and apprehend the offender within days of the incident.

Unresponsive Driver

Sgt. Cantees observed a 77 year old unresponsive male behind the wheel of his vehicle drifting into the intersection of Hollywood Blvd and Henry Av. Sgt. Cantees was able to quickly assess the situation and position his vehicle to stop the vehicle. His quick thinking prevented this minor incident from becoming a bigger one. 

Sgt. Cantees observed a 77 year old unresponsive male behind the wheel of his vehicle drifting into the intersection.  His quick thinking prevented a major incident from occuring.

An arrest was made in a case where a suspect entered a gas station with his face covered and committed an armed robbery with firearm and fled the scene.  Patrol and investigators were able to identify and apprehend the offender within days of the incident.

Unresponsive Driver

Unresponsive Driver

Armored Car Arrest

Offenders responded to a robbery of an armored car driver at a local bank ATM.  Utilizing technology to identify the offending vehicle and investigative techniques that identified the driver and participants, several arrests have been made. 

Child Neglect

Officers responded to a local entertainment restaurant where a child was left behind at the location for over 4 hours by their guardian.  The guardian was eventually identified, located, and arrested for child neglect.

Officers responded to a local entertainment restaurant where a child was left behind at the location for over 4 hours by their guardian.  The guardian was eventually identified, located, and arrested for child neglect.

Officers responded to a local entertainment restaurant where a child was left behind at the location for over 4 hours by their guardian.  The guardian was eventually identified, located, and arrested for child neglect.

Fireworks Explosion

A vehicle drove through the front door of a local fireworks store, causing an immediate fire and explosion of all of the fireworks located in the store.  Officers evacuated nearby residents, protected motorists from entering the area, and assisted with management of the incident.

A vehicle drove through the front door of a local fireworks store, causing an immediate fire and explosion of all of the fireworks located in the store.  Officers evacuated nearby residents, protected motorists from entering the area, and assisted with management of the incident.

Senior Program

In an effort to prevent seniors from becoming victims of common scams, the department has implemented a program known as Seniors And Law enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) to meet with our residents and provide them tools and tips to avoid becoming victims of crime.

In an effort to prevent seniors from becoming victims of common scams, the department has implemented a program known as Seniors And Law enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) to meet with our residents and provide them tools and tips to avoid becoming victims of crime.

Shooting Threat

An employee made threats to conduct a mass shooting at his place of business.  Officers arrived on the scene quickly, established a plan to protect the workers, and detained the suspect without incident.  A rifle was recovered from his vehicle.

An employee made threats to conduct a mass shooting at his place of business.  Officers arrived on the scene quickly, established a plan to protect the workers, and detained the suspect without incident.  A rifle was recovered from his vehicle.

Unresponsive Driver

Sgt. Cantees observed a 77 year old unresponsive male behind the wheel of his vehicle drifting into the intersection of Hollywood Blvd and Henry Av. Sgt. Cantees was able to quickly assess the situation and position his vehicle to stop the vehicle. His quick thinking prevented this minor incident from becoming a bigger one. 
An arrest was made in a case where a suspect entered a gas station with his face covered and committed an armed robbery with firearm and fled the scene.  Patrol and investigators were able to identify and apprehend the offender within days of the incident.

Robbery Arrest

Offenders responded to a robbery of an armored car driver at a local bank ATM.  Utilizing technology to identify the offending vehicle and investigative techniques that identified the driver and participants, several arrests have been made.

Armored Car Arrest

Officers responded to a local entertainment restaurant where a child was left behind at the location for over 4 hours by their guardian.  The guardian was eventually identified, located, and arrested for child neglect

Child Neglect

A vehicle drove through the front door of a local fireworks store, causing an immediate fire and explosion of all of the fireworks located in the store.  Officers evacuated nearby residents, protected motorists from entering the area, and assisted with management of the incident.

Firework Explosion

In an effort to prevent seniors from becoming victims of common scams, the department has implemented a program known as Seniors And Law enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) to meet with our residents and provide them tools and tips to avoid becoming victims of crime.

Senior Program

An employee made threats to conduct a mass shooting at his place of business.  Officers arrived on the scene quickly, established a plan to protect the workers, and detained the suspect without incident.  A rifle was recovered from his vehicle.

Shooting Threat

Unresponsive Driver

Sgt. Cantees observed a 77 year old unresponsive male behind the wheel of his vehicle drifting into the intersection of Hollywood Blvd and Henry Av. Sgt. Cantees was able to quickly assess the situation and position his vehicle to stop the vehicle. His quick thinking prevented this minor incident from becoming a bigger one. 
An arrest was made in a case where a suspect entered a gas station with his face covered and committed an armed robbery with firearm and fled the scene.  Patrol and investigators were able to identify and apprehend the offender within days of the incident.

Robbery Arrest

Offenders responded to a robbery of an armored car driver at a local bank ATM.  Utilizing technology to identify the offending vehicle and investigative techniques that identified the driver and participants, several arrests have been made. 

Armored Car Arrest

Officers responded to a local entertainment restaurant where a child was left behind at the location for over 4 hours by their guardian.  The guardian was eventually identified, located, and arrested for child neglect.

Child Neglect

A vehicle drove through the front door of a local fireworks store, causing an immediate fire and explosion of all of the fireworks located in the store.  Officers evacuated nearby residents, protected motorists from entering the area, and assisted with management of the incident.

Fireworks Explosion

In an effort to prevent seniors from becoming victims of common scams, the department has implemented a program known as Seniors And Law enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) to meet with our residents and provide them tools and tips to avoid becoming victims of crime.

Senior Program

An employee made threats to conduct a mass shooting at his place of business.  Officers arrived on the scene quickly, established a plan to protect the workers, and detained the suspect without incident.  A rifle was recovered from his vehicle.

Shooting Threat

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