POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A terrifying Friday morning ordeal south of Lake Wales involving an alleged armed robbery, kidnapping, and violent battery came to an end when Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies apprehended a suspect with a lengthy criminal history.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 31st, when PCSO deputies responded to a reported armed robbery near the intersection of County Road 640 and US 27, just south of Lake Wales.
According to the victim’s report, the assault began when they were struck with a blunt object, held captive inside a vehicle, and threatened with a wrench before their personal property was stolen. The victim was able to make a daring escape through the passenger window and immediately contacted the Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies noted the victim sustained visible injuries to their head, neck, arms, and legs.
PCSO quickly located the suspect’s vehicle, a Chevy Equinox, and successfully recovered the victim’s stolen property. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Brock Tyler Sherrill of Frostproof, was captured shortly after.
Sherrill was arrested and transported to the Sheriff’s Processing Center where he was officially charged with Armed Robbery, Aggravated Battery, and False Imprisonment.
Authorities highlighted that Sherrill is a repeat offender with a significant criminal past, which includes eight felony convictions, nine misdemeanor convictions, and two previous stays in Florida state prison.
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