2 arrested in Marion County after gun sale turns into robbery, deputies say

ORLANDO, Fla. - Two 19-year-old men were arrested in Marion County after deputies said a gun sale turned into a robbery.

Terrence "TK" Brinson Jr. and Macai Rhem allegedly stole $450 and snatched the victim’s firearm during a sale at Gator Joe’s before fleeing in their vehicle, according to a report.

A deputy later spotted the suspects' vehicle on Maricamp Road. Although Brinson and Rhem tried to escape, they were tracked down with assistance from the air by a sheriff's office helicopter. 

Brinson was apprehended in the 300 block of SE 29th Terrace, and Rhem, who initially ran, was quickly located and arrested.

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Brinson faces charges of robbery by sudden snatching with a firearm, grand theft of a firearm, fleeing or attempting to elude, and petit theft. 

Rhem is charged with robbery by sudden snatching with a firearm, grand theft of a firearm, and petit theft. Rhem, already on pre-trial release for previous felony charges of fleeing or attempting to elude, is being held without bond.

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