POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, known for his colorful press conferences, detailed two arrests Tuesday, this time targeting a duo accused of stealing beer from a local convenience store.
In his signature no-nonsense style, Judd detailed the alleged crimes of 64-year-old Jerry Sanders and his accomplice, 44-year-old Trenton Brinson.
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“Okay, so here’s the dude,” Judd began, introducing Sanders. “He’s 64 years old. He’s old enough to know better. He’s got a long history of stealing.”
According to Judd, Sanders entered a Circle K store and stole two cases of beer. “On video,” Judd emphasized, “you can’t steal anymore without having any video of you.”
The next day, Brinson, identified as the getaway driver in the first theft, returned to the same store and also stole two cases of beer. “That’s right,” Judd declared, “they’re a team. He’s also got a long history of theft.”
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Judd highlighted the consequences the pair now face. “Both of them went to jail. Oh, by the way, it’s a felony, petit theft, because they’ve been arrested so many times before. So, welcome to the jail, guys. See you later!”
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