Cocoa Detectives Arrest Two Men in Multi-Month Burglary Investigation
COCOA, Fla. — Detectives in Cocoa have arrested two men in connection with a series of burglaries targeting both commercial businesses and a private residence that investigators say unfolded over several months in 2025. Some stolen property has already been recovered, and authorities say the investigation is continuing.
Who Was Arrested and What Are the Charges?
Brandon Hall, 27, and Charles Hudson, 46, each face multiple felony charges, including burglary, grand theft, dealing in stolen property, and possession of burglary tools, among other counts. Both men were listed as being held at the Brevard County Jail in Cocoa. Investigators have linked the pair to burglaries occurring between April and December 2025, involving businesses such as Tractor Supply and Strickland Brothers, as well as a residential break-in on Slippery Rock Drive.
Strickland Brothers: Padlock Cut, Deposit Box Pried Open
Court records detail multiple burglaries at Strickland Brothers, located at 337 King Street in Cocoa. In one incident, officers responded after the business manager reported the garage door padlock had been cut. In a separate burglary at the same location, surveillance footage captured a suspect entering the closed business in the early morning hours. The suspect was described as wearing a black ski mask, a brown jacket with a gray hood, black pants, and sandals, while carrying a gray backpack with bolt cutters visible. Investigators later determined that Hall was a former employee of Strickland Brothers and would have been familiar with the layout of the business.
Stradley Park: Two Golf Carts Stolen, Suspects Identified by Clothing and Bicycles
Case documents also detail a burglary investigation at Stradley Park on the 1800 block of Rosetine Street in Cocoa, where two utility-style golf carts were reported stolen from an equipment shed. The vehicles were identified as Toro Workman GTX models, each valued at approximately $37,000. Surveillance footage showed two suspects arriving at the location by bicycle in the early morning hours. Detectives later located two men and two bicycles near a homeless encampment off North Range Road. Investigators noted that details about the bikes — including distinctive rims and spokes — appeared to match what was recorded on the security footage. Hudson was also noted to have a slight limp that investigators said appeared consistent with the suspect seen in the video.
Residential Burglary on Slippery Rock Drive
Authorities also connected both Hall and Hudson to a residential burglary on Slippery Rock Drive in Cocoa. When officers responded to the home, they found Hudson seated on a scooter in the driveway and detained him. A witness reported seeing two males enter the property and hearing glass breaking before one suspect fled and the other remained. Following a post-Miranda interview, Hudson told officers that he and a friend he identified as Brandon Hall had entered the fenced backyard, with Hall accessing a covered patio area through a window. Hudson stated he was unable to leave because his scooter would not start.
Stolen Cart Recovered Through Community Tip
The investigation also led to the recovery of at least one stolen cart. Detectives contacted an individual who said he purchased a red utility cart for approximately $300 cash from someone known as “Frankie,” a nickname investigators associated with Hall. The buyer also received a Facebook friend request from a profile tied to Hall and was later able to identify him from a photograph. The recovered cart was marked “Property of Brevard County” and returned to a Brevard County Parks and Recreation representative.
Charges and What Comes Next
Felony charges against both suspects in connection with the Stradley Park case include burglary, theft of property valued between $20,000 and $100,000, dealing in stolen property, and a count alleging the suspects wore masks while committing an offense. Detectives have indicated that additional burglary charges may be added as the investigation continues.
As with all criminal cases, the charges filed against Brandon Hall and Charles Hudson are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.