A 20-year prison sentence has been given to a man named Elyjah Ford for attempted home burglary. The jury decided on this harsh sentence because of Ford’s extensive criminal history, mostly related to theft. The incident occurred when Ford tried to open the front door of a home while a woman and her two children were inside. The homeowner called 9-1-1, and the sheriff’s office detained Ford as he was leaving the property. Although nothing was stolen, the prosecution pursued the charge as an attempted burglary because Ford intended to enter the property.