Jaime Angel Zamora, Federal Firearms Offenses, California 2022

Jaime Angel Zamora photo Jaime Angel Zamora, a suspect in a high-profile burglary at Poway Weapons & Gear, has been charged with federal firearms offenses in California. According to a federal complaint unsealed on March 1, 2022, Zamora and another suspect burglarized the premises of Poway Weapons & Gear in the early morning hours of November 21, 2021, stealing approximately 12 firearms from the business.

According to the complaint, Zamora and the other suspect attempted to gain entry into the business through a window, but the metal bars prevented their entry. Surveillance video showed the suspects gaining access to the gunsmith office and carrying out multiple firearms from the business. Zamora was wearing gloves, a dark hoodie, a light hat underneath the hoodie, a light face mask, light khaki pants, and white shoes during the commission of the burglary, according to court records.

On February 17, 2022, a sealed complaint and an arrest warrant were filed against Zamora in federal court. Zamora was arrested and is currently being held in state custody on criminal charges related to the burglary. The United States Attorney’s Office and law enforcement partners in the Southern District of California are committed to enforcing federal firearms laws and reducing gun crime in the community.

Jaime Angel Zamora, 26, was arraigned today in federal court on charges involving theft of firearms from the premises of Poway Weapons & Gear, a federal firearms licensee, and felon in possession of firearms.

The complaint alleges that Zamora and the other suspect stole five semi-automatic pistols and seven semi-automatic rifles from Poway Weapons & Gear. During the search of Zamora’s residence, law enforcement officers found items consistent with the burglary, such as blue and white bandanas, white shoes, black and gray gloves, a dark ski mask, and a blue jacket.

The case is a result of an investigation by the ATF, San Diego Police Department, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, and San Diego County Probation Department. U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman thanked the prosecution team and law enforcement partners for their excellent work on this case.

Zamora is facing federal firearms offenses and is currently being held in state custody on related charges. The case highlights the importance of enforcing federal firearms laws and reducing gun crime in the community.

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