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Posted on 02/03/2023 10:03:03 AM PST by grundle
A man is back in jail, charged with committing several armed robberies in three days.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said 33-year-old Branon Purcell was targeting convenience stores all across the city.
JSO said Purcell faces 11 counts of armed robbery at 10 different businesses.
“Purcell is no stranger to criminal activity as he had just been released from Florida State prison 21 days, 21 days before this arrest.” Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said.
Action News Jax told you back in 2016 when Purcell admitted to 10 armed robberies in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Neptune Beach, according to officers.
He served six-and-a-half years in prison and investigators say he is back at it again, hence why JSO is coining this sting, “Operation Déjà Vu.”
“Percel committed three back-to-back robberies on January 19, making our robbery detectives acutely aware that they were dealing with a serial robber,” Waters said.
JSO said Percell hit the Gate gas station on Collins Road, along with three other gas stations and several CVS and Walgreens locations.
Police said in one instance, he even robbed a woman as he was leaving one of the businesses he just ransacked.
These robberies spanned all across Jacksonville in a matter of three days.
“Percell maintained an almost identical routine during his robberies. He would arm himself with a handgun. Cover himself with a mask, a hat and a hoodie. He would walk up to the register. Hold the store clerk at gunpoint and demand money from the cash register,” Waters said.
Percell was caught by police after robbing a CVS, where he took $241. They had to chase him as he drove off.
He was taken into custody and then taken to UF Health with minor injuries from the pursuit.
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Sounds like he got strikes 1-11 right there.
Beaver Street...........................
Obviously, he was in prison to hone his skills. I suggest they return him there to repeat from grade “one”. About 18 to 22 years years should be about right. Or, he could do like a lot of lefties and remain in “education” for the remainder of his life.
Along with several other facilities I’ve spent time in the institution this kid just came out of with my church’s prison ministry.
The ratio of black inmates to all other races isn’t even close.
On a side note I’ll say this, of all the inmates I’ve spend time with in chapel and Bible study something I’ve never heard any of them say is that they were wrongly convicted and shouldn’t incarcerated. Those men have a relationship with Jesus, have owned up to the things they have done and saved.
Some have even told me they believe God put them where they are for a reason and that it’s all part of God’s loving correction for their lives......it’s truly remarkable.
Not exactly garden spot.......and never was. Lol!
With his background, he should do 10 years for each robbery, to be served consecutively.
He will get free food, board, clothing, and health care in jail. So, there’s that.
I’ve wondered why old people who didn’f save for retirement haven’t figured that out yet.
I don’t know how the law works in that aspect.
I’ll say this though.....I was on a jury in 2015 in the same county this kid got arrested in. 3 guys being tried separately for a simple burglary of an occupied dwelling. It was a slam dunk unanimous guilty verdict.......the judge gave the guy FIFTEEN years.......for a burglary. I’m guessing it wasn’t dudes 1st offense.
Repeat offenders don’t get a lot of sympathy here.
Even in the 60’s West side was a no go..................
Good to know. Thanks!
Well the ones that dont commit crimes are all doing tv commercials now
11 armed roberries would seem to be more than 3.
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