Man Wanted in 2017 Murder Arrested in Brevard County

Date Added: November 09, 2019 6:55 pm

Chris Graham
Community Information Specialist
grahamc@deland.org
Office: 386-626-7117
Cell: 386-872-0821

MAN WANTED IN 2017 MURDER ARRESTED IN BREVARD COUNTY

The man suspected in the 2017 murder of a DeLand woman has been arrested.

Bernard L. Thomas, 51 (DOB:1-28-68), was taken into custody on separate warrants Friday in Brevard County.

DeLand Police officials were notified of Thomas' arrest and were able to secure a warrant in connection to the death of Tracy Adams, who died from her injuries in 2017 after the car she was in was set on fire.

Thomas is charged with one count of first degree murder, two counts of arson and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He remains in custody on $250,000 bond.

No further updates are expected this weekend.