St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office locates suspect that escaped prison

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE 1:30 p.m. The St. John’s Sheriff’s Office sends out its thanks to the community!

Earlier today, SJCSO notified citizens of an escaped inmate from one of their work squads. Within one hour, he was successfully apprehended in a nearby neighborhood and taken back into custody.

In addition to assistance from St. Johns County residents, there was an immediate response from partner agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.

Sheriff Hardwick had this to say:

“This is a prime example of our community partnerships across the board. From our partner agency’s immediate response to assist and our residents who contacted the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office to provide critical information, this incident was a team effort that resulted in a rapid apprehension of Inmate Kuts.”

“Nice try, Kuts, but not happening in St. Johns County. This type of behavior will not be tolerated.”

SJCSO states that additional charges will be forthcoming.

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UPDATE 12:57 p.m.: Suspect has been found and taken back into custody.

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect that escaped prison.

The subject is Brendan Kuts, a 28-year-old white male last seen on foot entering the woodline on the east side of the interstate just south of SR-16. The subject was last seen wearing an orange shirt and blue pants.

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Avoid the area if possible and report suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1.

He was originally arrested for burglary and other charges.

🚨ESCAPED INMATE🚨

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJSO) is in the area of Green Acres Road and I-95 actively searching for an escaped prisoner.

The prisoner was providing routine maintenance at the SJSO Training Center as part of a work squad. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/FyBSAyFNQ8
— St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (@SJSOPIO) April 23, 2023

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