Tallahassee, Fla. – At this time, the Florida Division of Agriculture and Shopper Companies (FDACS) Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) introduced they’ve arrested Magdiel Echevarria-Martinez of Orlando for tampering with a gasoline pump at a 7-11 in Volusia County, Florida.
“I’m grateful to our ag regulation enforcement officers for cracking down on scammers and thieves, serving to defend Florida shoppers and companies from fraud. Vigilance is the important thing: in the event you see one thing suspicious on the pump, please contact us at 1-800-HELP-FLA or 1-800-FL-AYUDA,” mentioned Commissioner Nikki Fried.
Background:
On March 17, 2022, OALE opened a legal investigation after acquiring surveillance video of Echevarria-Martinez tampering with a gasoline pump at a 7-11 in Volusia County, Florida. On April 12, 2022, performing on proof obtained throughout the investigation, OALE investigators obtained an arrest warrant from the seventh Judicial Circuit for Echevarria-Martinez for the next expenses:
- Violation of Part 815.06 (3)(b)(2), Florida Statutes, Unauthorized entry to Digital Gear; Second-degree Felony; 1 rely.
- Violation of Part 817.034(4)(a)(3), Florida Statutes, Scheme to Defraud; Third-degree Felony; 1 rely.
- Violation of Part 806.13(1)(b)(3), Florida Statutes, Prison Mischief, Interruption or Impairment to a enterprise operation; Third-degree Felony; 1 rely.
On April 14, 2022, Echevarria-Martinez was taken into custody and booked into the Orange County Jail with a $60,0000 bond.
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