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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Man Arrested for Carjacking While Impersonating Deputy

A recent SWAT standoff in Orlando ended with the arrest of 22-year-old Joshua Chavarria, who is suspected of posing as a deputy while committing an armed carjacking. The victim of the theft and fraud told Orlando Police that Chavarria was wearing a vest with the word “sheriff” printed on it, and claimed he was a law enforcement officer.

Chavarria was carrying a handgun and ordered the victim out of the car. After handcuffing him and searching him, Chavarria took the victim’s cash and property, then stole his car and fled the scene.

According to investigators, a vest that matches the victim’s description was stolen from a Sheriff’s Office vehicle about a month ago, along with some guns and other equipment. The victim successfully identified Chavarria from a photo lineup, and a SWAT team proceeded to arrest him after receiving a tip that he was at the Windmill Point apartments on Alafaya Trail. He is being held without bail, and faces several charges, including:

  • Aggravated assault with a firearm
  • Carjacking
  • False imprisonment
  • Robbery with a firearm
  • Impersonating an officer

If you have been charged with theft or fraud in the Orlando, Florida area, please contact our experienced criminal defense lawyers at the Umansky Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation. We will work tirelessly to help you reach the best possible outcome in your case.

posted by Allison at 8:07 AM