Manhunt underway in Melbourne after suspect escapes custody

Name: Manhunt underway in Melbourne after suspect escapes custody
Uploaded: 2026-02-12T20:34:45Z
Description: A manhunt is underway in Brevard County after a man escaped from custody at Orlando Health Melbourne. Police say 24-year-old Eric Jordan Jerry was arrested on an outstanding warrant yesterday. He was taken into custody, before he managed to escape, injuring two officers in the process. FOX 35's Hannah Mackenzie spoke with Garret Wymer about more on this story.

A manhunt is underway in Brevard County after a man escaped from custody at Orlando Health Melbourne. Police say 24-year-old Eric Jordan Jerry was arrested on an outstanding warrant yesterday. He was taken into custody, before he managed to escape, injuring two officers in the process. FOX 35's Hannah Mackenzie spoke with Garret Wymer about more on this story.

Posted February 12, 2026 3:34pm EST