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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey has some harsh words for the criminal justice system after deputies recently arrested a man who has been arrested many times before.

In a video shared on the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Ivey slammed what he called a "soft on crime" approach to dealing with violent criminals.

What we know:

Ivey said that earlier this week deputies arrested a repeat offender named Mitchell George.

According to Ivey, the 41-year-old has racked up over 100 charges over the years, including 58 felonies and 47 misdemeanors.

Ivey said George was just one example of how repeat offenders keep getting released because of "weak bonds or ridiculous sentences."

What they're saying:

"Enough is enough, I’ve had it," Ivey said

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