Florida 20-year-old man sentenced after backing car into local business, stealing 6 firearms: officials

Officials said a 20-year-old Florida man has been sentenced after he backed his car into a local business and stole six firearms. 

A judge has sentenced 20-year-old Edward Camacho, of Winter Garden, to four years and three months in federal prison.

What led to the investigation?

The backstory:

According to the plea agreement, Camacho backed a vehicle into the front of a federal firearm licensee business around midnight on Aug. 18, 2023.

After smashing the front door and wall of the business, reports stated Camacho entered the business and broke a glass case where multiple firearms were housed. 

Investigators said Camacho stole six firearms and then fled in his vehicle.

Officials said Camacho was located less than two hours later after a foot pursuit by law enforcement. 

During the foot chase, reports said Camacho was seen tossing three firearms onto the ground, two of which were confirmed to be stolen from the firearms business.

Investigation update

What we know:

Camacho pleaded guilty to theft of a firearm from a federal firearm licensee on Sept. 17, 2024.

Records show the case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as well as the Winter Park Police Department. 

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Alexa McNeff.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the United States Attorney's Office Middle District of Florida. 

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