Melbourne Stalking Suspect Captured
MELBOURNE, Florida -- The Melbourne Police Department
has made an arrest in an aggravated stalking and burglary case with the assistance of the
Brevard County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit (STAR).
On August 17, 2012, the Melbourne
Police Department received a complaint that stated Ramon Hogue had sent an ex
girlfriend text messages that contained threatening comments which put her in
fear for her safety. Hogue then allegedly broke into the victim’s residence on Pineapple
Avenue in Melbourne, Florida. But the victim was able to get out of the home. Melbourne
Police Officers and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit responded to
look for Hogue but he could not be located at that time.
Suspecting that he may return to the
victim’s home, officers stayed close by to monitor the area. At almost 5:00 A.M.,
Hogue did return to the area. Once Hogue was confronted by officers, he fled on foot
westbound across US-1.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s helicopter returned and the
air crew was able to watch Hogue as he jumped fences in order to try to evade
capture. Officers continued to pursue Hogue until he was eventually apprehended
by Melbourne Police K-9, DiOGi.
Hogue was booked at the Melbourne
Police Department before being transported to the Brevard County Jail. K-9
DiOGi was brought to a veterinarian clinic to be treated for heat exhaustion and
will make a full recovery.
“This arrest shows the excellent
teamwork between the Melbourne Police Department and the Sheriff’s STAR unit,”
stated Melbourne Police Commander Sean Riordan.
