MELBOURNE, Fla. — On Monday December 19, 2011 at approximately 7:06AM, the Melbourne Police Department responded to Wickham Park, located at 2500 Parkway Drive, regarding a vehicle crash.
The Park Ranger’s patrol vehicle had been found crashed and abandoned near the dog park. The vehicle had significant damage and blood was found in the interior, possibly indicating the occupant was injured.
Furthermore, the ranger who was assigned to be operating the vehicle, identified as Robert Triplett, 31, of Palm Bay, could not be located. After pursuing several leads, officers were able to locate Triplett approximately one hour later at 3547 Sandpiper Lane, which is in close proximity to the crash location.