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Criminal investigations and arrests in Florida

Overview

Law enforcement in Florida have conducted several investigations into theft and fraud. In Gainesville, Jason Randell Dowling Sr. was arrested for allegedly stealing over $500 in retail tools from a Lowe’s and selling them to pawn shops between June and September 2026.

In Islamorada, Malachi Ethan Keasler was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $2,400 in goods and services from the Cheeca Lodge & Spa, following a previous arrest in December 2025 involving co-defendant Emma Camille Wallace.

In Orlando, Jaythan Gilder was convicted of robbery and grand theft related to a February 2025 heist at a Tiffany & Co. store. Gilder allegedly posed as a representative for an Orlando Magic player to gain access to the retailer, stole jewelry valued at approximately $769,500, and used force against an employee while fleeing. Detectives recovered the stolen earrings after Gilder swallowed them to conceal the evidence.

Entities

Jason Randell Dowling Sr. · Malachi Ethan Keasler · Mall at Millenia · Lowe’s · Jaythan Gilder

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Florida man convicted of stealing $760,000 in Tiffany & Co. jewelry

    Jaythan Gilder was convicted of stealing and swallowing over $760,000 worth of Tiffany & Co. earrings during a robbery at an Orlando mall in February 2025.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Florida men arrested for alleged tool theft and resort fraud

    Florida authorities have arrested Jason Randell Dowling Sr. for allegedly stealing and pawning 55 tools, and Malachi Ethan Keasler for allegedly defrauding an Islamorada resort of over $2,400.

Sources

breitbart.com · nypost.com · offthepress.com · theroot.com