Cocoa Police Seek Suspect in Sexual Battery Case Involving Child Under 12

COCOA POLICE SEEKING Edy Alexander Espinoza-Lopez, 43, subject of an active felony arrest warrant

Cocoa police seek suspect in child sexual battery investigation

BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA, FLORIDA — The Cocoa Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a man wanted in connection with the sexual battery of a child under the age of 12.

Police said Edy Alexander Espinoza-Lopez, 43, is the subject of an active felony arrest warrant stemming from a child sexual battery investigation.

Authorities said Espinoza-Lopez is wanted on charges of Sexual battery upon a person under 12 years of age, Lewd or lascivious molestation, Lewd or lascivious battery, and Lewd or lascivious conduct.

According to police, Espinoza-Lopez is believed to reside at 1107 Greenwood Way in Cocoa.

Cocoa police detectives say he is known to travel either by bicycle or in a silver Honda belonging to his employer, Jose Miguel Melendez, bearing Florida tag JX943F.

Police said Espinoza-Lopez works in landscaping and may be seen during morning hours, approximately 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., in the area of 3750 North Cocoa Boulevard in Cocoa, or at 4100 Dianthus Lane in Titusville.

Authorities are urging anyone who sees Espinoza-Lopez not to approach him and to contact local law enforcement immediately.

Tips may also be provided to the Cocoa Police Department by calling 321-639-7620 and selecting option 4, or by texting or emailing dropadime@cocoapolice.com. Anyone giving information is asked to reference case number 25-53742 with the Cocoa Police Department.

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