The Melbourne Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit and SWAT team, accompanied by members from the Florida Department of Corrections Probation and Parole, conducted a search warrant on Friday on a residence located at 29 East Avenue B. According to Melbourne Police Lt. Ryan Schorer, Special Investigations Unit detectives obtained the warrant based upon an ongoing investigation into drug distribution and sales coming from this location and arrested Jarod Parrish, 40, who was charged with Violation of Felony Probation.
The five-day Ambubachi Mela started on June 23, and the vibrant saffron colour adorning the sages and ascetic can be seen everywhere. The arrival of the babas and sadhus marks their spiritual journey.