Winter Park Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearms as Convicted Felon

Luis Rosado, a 28-year-old convicted felon, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition in Orlando, Florida.

According to court documents, on August 20, 2023, Rosado was stopped by law enforcement after committing a traffic infraction. Officers observed a rifle and shotgun on the front passenger seat, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed an additional firearm in the glove compartment, as well as ammunition throughout the vehicle. Rosado was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

Rosado’s guilty plea comes after he was found to be in possession of multiple firearms, including a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic pistol, a Radical Firearm 7.62mm semi-automatic rifle, and a Silver Eagle 12-gauge pump-action shotgun. As a convicted felon, Rosado is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

Rosado’s extensive criminal history includes 13 convictions for burglary of a conveyance, four for grand theft of a motor vehicle, one for possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and one for fraudulent-illegal credit card use. His actions are a clear disregard for the law and put innocent lives at risk.

Rosado has agreed to forfeit the firearms and ammunition, which will be taken into custody by the authorities. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities.

Assistant United States Attorney Michael Sartoian is prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the Orlando Police Department with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Rosado faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison, and a sentencing date has not yet been set.

The case highlights the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to keep communities safe from convicted felons who continue to disregard the law. As the investigation and prosecution of Rosado’s case continue, it serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of gun possession by those who are prohibited from doing so.

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