Sebastian, Florida Arrests - Indian River County

Otto Lenke, a former Indian River County firefighter and a police officer in Melbourne, was arrested on charges of first-degree murder and arson of an occupied structure, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. […]

A Vero Lake Estates man called law enforcement after finding out someone tried to use his name to apply for unemployment benefits, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. The victim said someone contacted […]

On Tuesday, a man was arrested after looking into the windows of a home in Sebastian, according to police. An officer patrolling the 700 block of Rosebush Terrace observed a man wearing dark clothing and […]

According to the Sebastian Police Department, residents in and around Sebastian River Landing were a target of vehicle burglaries and car thefts that occurred last Sunday night.  “We have had 14 reported vehicle burglaries and […]

On Sunday, the Melbourne Police Department reported to the scene of a hit and run. Witnesses said a male and female left the area, which was captured on video. A few minutes later, police received […]

According to Indian River County court records, charges of kidnapping and attempted 2nd-degree murder, and aggravated battery were dropped against 40-year-old Steven Wayne Artis of Sebastian. Artis said that he is innocent of the charges, […]

The Clerk’s Office has been made aware that Indian River County residents are receiving calls telling them they have missed jury duty and will be arrested if they do not pay a fine.  Callers are […]

A woman from Sebastian was arrested in Micco for driving an unregistered vehicle and for carrying methamphetamine, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Jacqueline Amanda Loudermilk, 33, of Sebastian, was driving on 11th Street […]

When a Walmart loss prevention officer confronted a suspect for theft, she took off running but left her purse in the shopping cart, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. A wallet in the purse […]