Family of Mark Senti Pushes for Charges in Fatal Melbourne Bar Assault
MELBOURNE, Fla. — The family of Mark Senti is seeking state intervention in a criminal case tied to a May 6, 2024 altercation at Ichabod’s Dockside Bar and Grill in Melbourne. Senti died on January 11, 2025, after being found in the water at Melbourne Harbor Marina. Family members and their attorney, Alexa Moia, contend that battery charges were never pursued despite the injuries Senti sustained in the incident, while Melbourne police and the State Attorney’s Office have stated the available evidence did not support additional criminal filings.
The May 6, 2024 Incident
According to law enforcement reports and sworn statements in the case file, a disturbance began around 8 p.m. when an argument involving brothers Gavin and Warrick Smith and other bar patrons escalated into a physical altercation. Reports indicate Senti sustained injuries during the encounter. Melbourne police investigated the incident and documented the events, but prosecutors concluded the evidence was insufficient to support criminal charges related to battery.
Family’s Push for Accountability
Documents reviewed in the case include police reports, a case supplement, a citizen complaint filed by the family, and correspondence reflecting internal review and requests for further action. The family has contacted Florida Governor’s offices seeking a review of the case, arguing that injuries Senti sustained at the bar contributed to his subsequent death.
Official Responses
Melbourne police and the State Attorney’s Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit have each indicated the evidence gathered was insufficient to sustain battery charges. No additional criminal charges have been filed in connection with the May 2024 bar fight. The case, however, continues to attract scrutiny from Senti’s family and their legal representatives.