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USPS Worker Nabbed for On-Duty DUI

MELBOURNE, FL – A postal worker was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence while delivering mail, according to Melbourne police. Caitlin Dye, 33, was detained on April 12 after her erratic driving prompted a traffic stop. Witnesses reported seeing Dye tossing cups from her postal vehicle, raising suspicions of intoxication. Upon being stopped, Dye confessed to taking a break from her route to join a party where she consumed alcohol. Though Dye initially stated …

Palm Bay Shooting: Triple Murder Suspect Arrested in Melbourne

PALM BAY, Fla. – A shooting at a Palm Bay apartment complex left three people dead and two others wounded on Saturday night, prompting a massive search for the suspect that ended with his arrest in Melbourne, police said. The suspect, Te-Shawn Clive Taylor, a 26-year-old Palm Bay resident, was initially charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is being held without bail in the Brevard County Jail Complex. Upon arrival at the Woodlake …

Tragic Dinner Dispute Ends in Father’s Death, Son Charged with Manslaughter in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, FL – A 19-year-old Florida man has been charged with manslaughter following a heated dispute with his father that tragically ended in death, authorities reported. The conflict, stemming from a disagreement over household contributions and meal preparation, occurred on January 19. Julien Welch-Beddoe is alleged to have engaged in a physical confrontation with his 45-year-old father, Francis Welch, at their Melbourne home. The argument escalated quickly when Julien decided to prepare himself dinner despite …

Elderly Doctor Assaulted After Assisting Unconscious Man in Melbourne: Call for Community Vigilance and Support

BRIGHTON, Melbourne, Australia – A 76-year-old doctor was attacked on the first day of the New Year after attempting to assist an unconscious man in Melbourne. The doctor found the unconscious man on a nature strip along Bay Street and tried to provide medical assistance, as per his profession’s oath and his compassion for others. However, the situation took a frightening turn when the unconscious man suddenly regained consciousness and assaulted the elderly doctor around …

Ballroom Dancer Charged After Fleeing Scene of Severe Motorcycle Crash in West Melbourne

West Melbourne, FL – A 24-year-old Palm Bay ballroom dancer is facing serious charges after a hit-and-run incident left a motorcyclist critically injured. The collision occurred at the intersection of West New Haven Avenue and Dairy Road early on the morning of September 1, over the Labor Day weekend. The suspect, identified as Rebekah Makenzie Tate, was reportedly driving a 2015 Toyota RAV4 along U.S. Route 192 when she allegedly struck a 34-year-old male motorcyclist, …

Murder Charges Fast-Tracked for Teen Boys in Melbourne Doctor Home Invasion Case

Melbourne, Australia – Two teenage boys accused of the fatal stabbing of Dr. Ashley Gordon, a Melbourne doctor, during an alleged home invasion have entered pleas of not guilty in Children’s Court. The incident took place in January when Dr. Gordon, 33, was involved in a confrontation with the two 16-year-olds who reportedly broke into his residence in Doncaster, Melbourne. The third individual’s involvement in the case was also scrutinized during the hearing, with the …

Abuse Allegations Unveiled in Trial of Melbourne Woman’s Alleged Killer

Melbourne, Australia – Prosecutors in a Melbourne court have revealed disturbing details of the abusive relationship between Maryam Hamka and her accused killer Toby Loughnane. Hamka’s body was discovered in bushland in 2023, more than two years after her disappearance, sparking a trial that has unveiled a harrowing narrative of violence and control. During the court proceedings, prosecutors painted a grim picture of the relationship between Hamka and Loughnane, describing it as both violent and …

Tragic: MTech Student from Karnal Stabbed to Death in Melbourne in Apparent Student Rivalry

Melbourne, Australia – A tragic incident unfolded in Melbourne on Sunday, where a 22-year-old MTech student, Navjeet Sandhu from Karnal, was fatally stabbed. He had traveled to Australia on a study visa in November 2022. Authorities have connected the murder to student rivalry, with two brothers from Haryana implicated in the crime. Both suspects are currently on the run. Following the devastating news, Navjeet’s uncle in Karnal shared his distress, recounting the heart-wrenching moment he …

Suspect Indicted for Murder of Former Friend in Melbourne: Police

Melbourne, Florida – A grand jury in Brevard County has indicted a man for the murder of a friend in Melbourne. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Chasemichael Wilson Smith, has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder and grand theft of a motor vehicle in connection with the death of 32-year-old Kenneth Johnson. The investigation began when Melbourne Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a dead body at a home on McDermott Avenue. Upon …

Shooting Outside Melbourne Shops: Partner Rushes to Scene After Social Media Alert

Melbourne, Australia – The partner of a man who was tragically shot dead outside a row of shops in Melbourne raced to the scene after learning about the incident through social media. Homicide detectives are currently investigating the apparent targeted shooting that took place in Melbourne’s north earlier that morning. The victim was discovered near his red Hyundai i30 on Justin Avenue in Glenroy at around 4:30 am. Despite the prompt arrival of emergency services, …