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Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the (FDACS) Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) announced they have arrested Magdiel Echevarria-Martinez of Orlando for tampering with a fuel pump at a 7-11 in Volusia County, Florida.

“I’m grateful to our ag law enforcement officers for cracking down on scammers and thieves, helping protect Florida consumers and businesses from fraud. Vigilance is the key: if you see something suspicious at the pump, please contact us at 1-800-HELP-FLA or 1-800-FL-AYUDA,” said Commissioner Nikki Fried.

Background:

On March 17, 2022, OALE opened a criminal investigation after obtaining surveillance video of Echevarria-Martinez tampering with a fuel pump at a 7-11 in Volusia County, Florida. On April 12, 2022, acting on evidence obtained during the investigation, OALE investigators obtained an arrest warrant from the 7th Judicial Circuit for Echevarria-Martinez for the following charges:

• Violation of Section 815.06 (3)(b)(2), Florida Statutes, Unauthorized access to Electronic Equipment; Second-degree Felony; 1 count.

• Violation of Section 817.034(4)(a)(3), Florida Statutes, Scheme to Defraud; Third-degree Felony; 1 count.

• Violation of Section 806.13(1)(b)(3), Florida Statutes, Criminal Mischief, Interruption or Impairment to a business operation; Third-degree Felony; 1 count.

On April 14, 2022, Echevarria-Martinez was taken into custody and booked into the Orange County Jail with a $60,0000 bond.

source: https://www.fdacs.gov/News-Events/Press-Releases/2022-Press-Releases/FDACS-Office-of-Agricultural-Law-Enforcement-Arrests-Individual-for-Tampering-with-Fuel-Pump

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