Orlando Chaos: Woman Waves Gun Over ‘Stolen’ Phone Found in Car – LIVE UPDATES

Washington Shores neighborhood (32805) – Orlando police arrested a woman accused of terrorizing residents with a .22 Magnum handgun after she believed her cellphone had been stolen. Witnesses say the woman confronted neighbors in the Washington Shores area, waving the firearm and shouting threats, prompting terrified residents to call 911. Officers later discovered the missing phone inside her own car, confirming no theft had occurred. Police described the act as reckless and dangerous, noting that while no injuries were reported, multiple lives were put at risk. The suspect was taken into custody, and prosecutors are now reviewing potential charges for brandishing the weapon.

Key Facts

• BREAKING: Orlando woman arrested after waving a .22 Magnum over missing phone.

• IMPACT: Residents terrorized, no injuries reported, phone later found inside her own car.

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This reckless act put innocent lives at risk,” – Orlando Police Chief.

• ACTION: Police urge residents to call 911 immediately when threatened by firearms.

Impact Of Local News

1. Precise Location:
   Washington Shores neighborhood (32805) near Orange Center Boulevard and Tampa Avenue.

2. Community Connection:
   “She was screaming with a gun in her hand—everyone was terrified.”
   (Attribution: – Darius Miller, local barber shop owner)

3. Visual Proof:
   

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  Follows recent spike in Orlando gun-related disturbances, fueling debate on firearm safety.

• DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE:
  

Crisis Response

• IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
  » Orlando Police Non-Emergency: 407-246-2470
  » Crimeline (anonymous tips): 1-800-423-TIPS

• OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
  “If confronted by an armed person, do not engage—seek shelter and call police.”
  (Attribution: – Sheriff John Mina, Orange County Sheriff’s Office)

Community Pulse

“VOTE: Should stricter penalties apply for brandishing guns in disputes?
👍 Yes, zero tolerance 👎 No, existing laws are enough
Sound off in comments – officials monitoring feedback”

Update Log

• 8:10 PM: Suspect taken into custody without resistance.

• 9:25 PM: Police confirm gun was legally owned but improperly used.

• 10:00 PM: Phone recovered from inside suspect’s vehicle, case under review by prosecutors.