Arrest made after body found in Banana River identified as homicide victim from Longwood

Man arrested after body pulled from Banana River

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man whose body was located in the Banana River, east of Morningside Drive in Merritt Island, on Tuesday. An arrest was announced late Friday afternoon.

LAKE MARY, Fla. - The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man whose body was located in the Banana River, east of Morningside Drive in Merritt Island, on Tuesday.

Following an autopsy, the Brevard County Medical Examiner concluded on Friday that Trevor Morrison, 62, Longwood, Florida, was a victim of homicide.

Morrison's body was spotted by a boater, according to the sheriff's office.

On Friday, Longwood police announced an arrest in connection with the body being found. Leekhan Bryan, 40, is facing charges of aggravated battery, kidnapping, armed burglary, and grand theft.

Investigators said Morrison's vehicle was located in Osceola County after he had been reported missing. As officials looked into the matter, they said they discovered the vehicle was being driven by Bryan.

Bryan was arrested on probable cause and taken into custody by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, where he awaited extradition to Seminole County.

Investigators said Bryan was an acquaintance of Morrison’s.

If you have any information about this case, contact the Longwood Police Department or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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