Melbourne Police Report All Clear After Bomb Threats at Several Space Coast High School Campuses
By Space Coast Daily // December 13, 2024
Affected schools were Eau Gallie High,MCC, Melbourne High and Parkhurst Academy
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – On Friday morning, the Melbourne Police Department received information claiming there were explosive devices placed throughout several Space Coast high school campuses.
The affected schools were Eau Gallie High School, Melbourne Central Catholic, Melbourne High School and Parkhurst Academy.
The Melbourne Police Department began coordinating with Brevard Public Schools and their District Security to address the claims.
“All campuses were searched, and no devices were located on any campus,” said Melbourne Police Sgt. Benjamin Slover.
“Each school took measures to ensure the safety of the students and staff during the incidents. Once each campus was cleared by law enforcement personnel, the campuses resumed normal activities.”
Sgt. Slover said the incident caused a significant disruption to each campus involved.
“The investigation into who made the threats is ongoing,” said Sgt. Slover.
If you have any information that could assist in the investigation, you can contact the Melbourne Police Department at 321-608-6731. You can provide information anonymously through Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or Crimeline.org.
