Weekly News Roundup from West Melbourne Police | Sep. 10, 2024

These news items are notable incidents and are from the "West Melbourne Weekly Roundup", released by the City of West Melbourne:

Patrol officers were alerted to a stolen license plate seen on a vehicle at U.S. 192 and John Rodes Boulevard. After conducting a stop on the vehicle, police called for a K-9 to assist in investigation. The K-9 alerted patrol officers to the presence of illegal contraband. Police say they detained three occupants. A firearm, multiple pieces of drug paraphernalia and counterfeit U.S. Currency were located and seized into evidence.

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Academy Sports called 911 to report a male who was stealing knives fled from their staff and was last seen running north toward the AMC Theater. A Patrol Unit checking the area saw a subject with a matching description on Norfolk Parkway and the subject then fled on foot westbound into the wooded area. 

West Melbourne Police Department (WMPD) and Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) set up a perimeter and a K9 track was initiated. The K9 located the subject hiding in the apartment complex construction area. 

The suspect has 29 prior arrests in Brevard County and was recently released from prison. The defendant identified as 39-year-old Terrell McCall was charged with retail theft and violation of probation.