Transient Woman Arrested After Surveillance Cameras, Community Tips Help Solve Titusville Graffiti Case

TPD: Helenrose Daisy Moreno carried out a graffiti vandalism spree across downtown Titusville

BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA — A transient woman with ties to Miami and California is facing a series of felony and misdemeanor charges after investigators say she carried out a graffiti vandalism spree across downtown Titusville that damaged more than a dozen properties.

According to the Titusville Police Department, officers were dispatched at about 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, to the 400 block of Main Street after reports of graffiti-related vandalism that had occurred overnight between Jan. 9 and Jan. 10.

As officers canvassed the area, additional business owners and employees arriving for work began reporting similar damage on their buildings.

Police said multiple downtown businesses were tagged with graffiti reading “roselovenevergiveup,” “roselove88,” “rose,” and other variations of the same markings.

Investigators obtained a major break from a business in the 300 block of South Washington Avenue that had surveillance cameras. The footage captured a suspect described as a middle-aged white female wearing a dark jacket over a red hooded jacket, camouflage pants, and black shoes.

With assistance from the community and a review of the surveillance video, officers identified the suspect as Helenrose Daisy Moreno, 28, described by police as a transient with connections to Miami and California.

Later that afternoon, at about 3 p.m. on Jan. 10, officers located Moreno near the Titus Landing shopping plaza, police said. At the time, she was carrying a black jacket, a red hooded jacket, and a backpack that matched the clothing and items seen in the surveillance footage.

Officers also found Moreno in possession of a distinct specialty chisel with a wide-tip Sharpie, which investigators said appeared to match the tool used to create graffiti found throughout downtown.

Based on the evidence, police established probable cause and took Moreno into custody. She was transported to the Brevard County Detention Center, where she remains held on an $18,500 bond.

Moreno is charged with Multiple counts of criminal mischief on a religious building, Multiple counts of felony criminal mischief and Multiple counts of misdemeanor criminal mischief.

Police believe Moreno is responsible for more than 12 documented incidents of graffiti vandalism, and authorities say additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.

“This case is a great example of how teamwork between the Titusville Police Department and our community leads to real results,” said Detective Sgt. Lauren Watson.

“We are grateful to the businesses that have invested in surveillance cameras and willingly shared footage, which played a critical role in identifying the suspect. Community involvement and cooperation are essential in helping us quickly address criminal activity and keep Titusville a safe city.”

Among the vandalized businesses was MedFast Urgent Care Center at 1840 S. Washington Avenue.

“As a small business owner, I take pride in contributing to the life and safety of our neighborhood,” said Dr. David Williams, owner of MedFast Urgent Care Centers.

“Like many others, I invest long hours and personal savings into keeping my doors open, employing local people, and serving the community. That is why it was deeply discouraging to arrive at my business and find it vandalized.

“The individual responsible was a young transient woman. While I do not believe punishment alone is the answer, the damage caused to my business was real. This impacts our organization financially because we need to repair the damage. We lose time and wages that should be used to manage our business. This vandalism also adds costs to our small businesses, which we are already struggling to absorb amid rising prices.

“Compassion for vulnerable individuals should not come at the expense of ignoring the harm done to others who are trying to make an honest living. This incident highlights a broader issue our community must confront: the growing gap between social support systems and public accountability. Business owners should not be left to bear the financial and emotional burden of problems that require coordinated responses from social services, local government, and community organizations.

“I remain committed to this neighborhood, but commitment must be mutual. We need solutions that protect livelihoods while offering meaningful help to those in crisis before frustration turns into damage that affects us all,” said Dr. Williams.

Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact the Titusville Police Department at 321-264-7800. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Line at 1-800-423-TIPS.

Similar Stories