Titusville Thief Stole Firearm Parts in $190,314.83 Scheme

Titusville, Florida – Chad Earl Cotsamire, a 44-year-old man from Titusville, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport stolen property in interstate commerce.

Cotsamire faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison and has agreed to forfeit $190,314.83, the proceeds of the conspiracy.

According to the plea agreement, Cotsamire was an employee of a firearms and firearms parts manufacturer. Between September 2019 and June 2022, at the direction of co-conspirators, Cotsamire stole firearms parts from his employer, and transported those firearms parts to buyers across state lines.

Cotsamire personally obtained $190,314.83 as a result of the conspiracy, which is a grim reminder of the lucrative nature of these types of crimes.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws related to firearms, tobacco, and explosives.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Noah P. Dorman, who will undoubtedly push for the maximum penalty in this case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve.

The Department of Justice has made it clear that it will not tolerate individuals who engage in these types of crimes, and we can expect to see a strong response from the authorities in this case.

Titusville residents can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that justice is being served, but they should also remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

As our community continues to navigate the complexities of gun violence and crime, it’s essential that we work together to prevent these types of crimes from occurring in the first place.

The sentence for Cotsamire is expected to be handed down in the coming months, and we will continue to provide updates on this case as more information becomes available.

Until then, the people of Titusville can rest a little easier knowing that one less gun parts thief is on the streets.