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Logan Fox pointed handgun at a woman during road rage incident || Palm Bay News

Logan Fox pointed a handgun at a woman during road rage incident

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Palm Bay, Fl. – According to a Palm Bay Police report, a 21-year-old Palm Bay man named Logan Fox is accused of pointing a gun at a woman during a road rage encounter.

According to the arrest report, the incident took place on Saturday evening near St John’s Heritage Parkway on Malabar Road.

The victim told police she was driving south on St. John’s Heritage Parkway when she was driving “extremely slowly” behind a white Honda and attempted to cross the car. Police said as he attempted to cross the Honda, the driver grabbed his hand by its window and took it off. According to the report, he then grabbed a shotgun with his left hand and pointed it at the victim.

The victim said she slowed down and called 911. According to the police, the victim’s 9-month-old child was in the back seat at the time of the incident.

Police said they pulled over Logan Fox because his white Honda Accord matched the description of the vehicle involved in the road rage incident.

Reportedly, Logan Fox immediately told police that the vehicle contained a firearm and was involved in a road rage incident. Police said he accepted to drop the victim after brake-checking his car several times.

A Glock 19 handgun with an extended magazine was found in the front passenger’s seat, and it was partially covered by a backpack, officials said. Police said Fox did not have a concealed carry weapons license.

Fox was taken into custody on charges of aggravated assault.

Stay tuned for more updates and Palm Bay news.

Florida woman caged her child with autism

Florida woman Melissa Doss caged her child

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PALM BAY, Fl. – According to police records, a 43-year-old Palm Bay, Florida woman is accused of keeping a child with autism in a cage.

Melissa Doss is facing three charges of child neglect and one charge of serious child abuse.

According to records, officers responded to the house on Fillmore Avenue several times over the past weekend.

Investigators said she had allowed officers to go inside the house.

Police said they could smell feces and urine as soon as they went inside.

Officials said garbage and insects were scattered all over the house.

Records show that no part of the floor was visible throughout the dwelling.

According to investigators, several parts of the roof have been cut.

According to the police, mold was seen in the house. Officials said they considered the house uninhabited.

According to officials, there was neither food nor water in the house.

Police said they saw that it contained a cage, a blanket, and a pillow.

According to records, Doss is accused of trapping her daughter with autism in a cage at night to keep him indoors.

The child is now in the custody of the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Stay tuned for the latest updates & Palm Bay news.

Two people were killed and two others were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Palm Bay.

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The Palm Bay Police Department is investigating a crash that killed two people and wounded two others.

A white vehicle turning into the Publix plaza at 4711 Babcock Street was struck by a vehicle driving northbound on Babcock Street, according to police.

Witnesses said a dark blue Chrysler 300 and a black car were speeding at the time of the crash, according to police.

The dark blue Chrysler 300 fled the scene dragging its front bumper, witnesses said, and was last seen heading north on Babcock Street from Palm Bay Road.

The two people who were wounded were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Following the crash, motorists were directed to take an alternative route due to a road closure.

Officers are looking for evidence of the dark blue Chrysler 300’s whereabouts. Anyone with details can call Palm Bay Police Department or Crimeline at 800-432-TIPS (8477).

Read More: A sleeping 7-year-old boy was killed by a bullet in Florida.

Fatal fire break out kills one in a home in Palm Bay

Fatal fire break out

PALM BAY, FLORIDA- According to the Police, a body had been located upon a fire a breakout in the 1400 block of Higbee Street.

Officials say at least one room was ripped through with fire.

Reportedly the fire was started around 11.45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Palm Bay officials say that one of the persons who lived in the house discovered a cloud of smoke and flames from a bedroom. He along with another roommate got out of the house and reported the fire by calling 911.

Upon responding, the firefighters discovered a dead body while extinguishing the flames. Although the identity of the victim was not revealed the officers say that the victim was an occupant of the house.

A news release said, “At this time it does not appear foul play is involved and the cause and the origin of the fire are being determined.”

The cause of the blaze is being investigated by both the Palm Bay officials and the state fire marshals.

Man shot a co-worker during an argument in Palm Bay

co-worker during an argument in Palm Bay

PALM BAY, FLORIDA: Police say they have arrested a man who opened fire on a co-worker during an argument.

Palm Bay police arrested Guy Sigmond James on Friday. The reports say James was arguing with the victim in the parking lot of the victim’s apartment complex.

In between the argument, James pulled a gun out of his car. The victim said James shouted, “I’m going to (expletive) kill you”. James then fired two shots at the victim.

Police said the victim then ran toward his home to get his own gun but James hit the victim in the back of the head with his gun.

James claimed the attack was self-defense. In the interview, James said the victim lunged at him and that he only fired into the air.

Police are doing further investigation. The condition of the victim is not known.

James is facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.

33-year-old shot to death on Christmas Eve in Palm Bay

shot to death on Christmas Eve in Palm Bay

PALM BAY, FLORIDA: According to the Palm Bay Police Department, a man was shot to death on Christmas Eve in Palm Bay.

33-year-old Tyler McCoullough, of Palm Bay, had multiple gunshots injuries. Police said he was immediately taken to the hospital. Unfortunately, he was later pronounced dead.

Records show the shooting happened just west of State Road 507, at the area of Forest Knoll Drive and Tree Ridge Lane.

Police are investigating to find out the motive behind the shooting. The reports regarding the suspect have not been released. The deadly shooting is under investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477). Stay updated for detailed news.

 

Palm Bay City Hall locked down over “suspicious person”

PALM BAY, Fla.: According to the recently released reports, Palm Bay City Hall has been placed on lockdown due to a report of a suspicious person.

Palm Bay City Hall locked down over

The reports say around 9:35 a.m. Palm Bay police tweeted that City Hall is on a temporary lockdown “due to reports of a suspicious person on scene.”

The tweet said:

“Palm Bay City Hall is on a temporary lockdown due to reports of a suspicious person on scene. At this time, we are asking all members of the public to stay away from City Hall campus in an abundance of caution. Palm Bay PD will you know when the situation has been resolved.” 

No more details have been released. Stay Updated!

Man exposed himself to a child, says Palm Bay Police Department

According to the  Palm Bay Police, a man approached a girl along Eldron Boulevard near Southwest Middle School on Friday.

to a child, says Palm Bay Police Department

As per the reports, the man in his 20s or 30s was driving a black SUV. Deputies said the man asked the girl if she wanted to get in the car while exposing himself to her.

Reports say an extra police presence will be in the area to ensure the safety of children. Deputies are investigating the case and are reviewing video from the area.

Anyone who has any information is kindly requested to contact the Palm Bay Police Department at 321-952-3456 or Crime Watch at 800-423-8477.