(Citrus County, FL) Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Citrus County jurors delivered a decisive verdict, finding 21-year-old Arnecia Jazzell Rose guilty on all charges, including Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, Aggravated Fleeing to Elude, Principal to Attempted Robbery, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery.

The conviction stems from a series of attempted purse snatch robberies that occurred back in February 2023. Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies apprehended four suspects in connection with two incidents—one at Beall’s and the other at Walmart in Inverness.

Rose, along with three roommates, drove from Lady Lake to Citrus County with the intent to commit purse snatch robberies. At the Beall’s parking lot, one of the co-defendants attempted to snatch a purse from a store patron, resulting in a physical struggle that caused the victim and a shopping cart to fall over. Thankful CCSO’s communications center was notified of the incident and routed deputies to the scene.

Responding deputies quickly located the suspects leaving the Walmart in a grey Kia Optima. A traffic stop was initiated, but Rose immediately fled, leading law enforcement on a dangerous chase through the city of Inverness.

During the pursuit, Rose recklessly rammed a deputy’s car in an attempt to evade capture. The pursuit ultimately ended shortly later when Rose crashed the vehicle into a group of trees, rendering it immobile. All four occupants fled the wrecked vehicle and were promptly apprehended by law enforcement.

“I commend the swift and decisive actions of the responding deputies and major crimes detectives involved in bringing Rose to justice,” said Bill Gladson, Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney. “Their dedication to upholding the law and ensuring public safety reflects the highest standards of law enforcement professionalism.”

Assistant State Attorneys Kevin Davis and Kaitlyn Mannis successfully prosecuted the case.

Published on 04/12/2024.