On October 31, 2025, Polk County deputies responded to an armed robbery south of Lake Wales. The victim reported being assaulted and held in a vehicle by 36-year-old Brock Tyler Sherrill of Frostproof. Sherrill allegedly threatened the victim with a wrench and took personal property.
The victim escaped and contacted authorities. Deputies located Sherrill, recovered the stolen items, and arrested him. Sherrill is charged with armed robbery, aggravated battery, and false imprisonment. He has previous felony and misdemeanor convictions, including two prior Florida prison sentences…