An Orlando man is back behind bars this week after police say he robbed two rideshare drivers at gunpoint in mid‑July, then tried to dodge arrest by hiding inside a washing machine during a later raid. Officers report they found a Uzi‑style Mac‑11 in a garage and say the weapon matches what the victims described. The suspect, 30‑year‑old Jabril Harris, is now facing a stack of felony charges.
According to investigators, the holdups happened on July 11 near the Country Inn & Suites on Forbes Place. Two rideshare drivers told detectives they were threatened and could not identify the masked suspect, WESH reports. Detectives served a search warrant on July 15 and found a Nissan Altima with a stolen license plate in the driveway of Harris's parents on Crosston Bay Court. The arrest report states that the Mac‑11 recovered from a garage matched the Uzi‑style weapon the victims had described, and investigators allege one driver was struck in the head during a struggle over a chain.
Arraignment, Charges and Court Date
Court records show Harris has been charged with two counts of armed robbery with a firearm, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and resisting an officer without violence. The Orange County Clerk of Courts lists the case under number 2026‑CF‑009727‑A‑O, with a hearing recorded on July 16. According to filings, prosecutors have asked that Harris remain detained while the case moves forward. Clerk records indicate the matter is working its way through the criminal division for preliminary proceedings.
Previous Conviction and Quick Release
Records reviewed by reporters show this is not Harris's first run‑in with serious robbery charges. He was convicted in November 2024 of robbery and attempted robbery in a series of gunpoint robberies that targeted tourists near the I‑Drive area. Court documents state he was sentenced on March 4, 2026, to roughly 16 months, but he had already served more than a year in the Orange County jail while that earlier case was pending. Authorities say he ultimately spent seven days in a state prison cell before his release on March 11, 2026, according to WESH.
Legal Implications
The new charges Harris faces are felony charges that can bring substantial prison time if he is convicted. Prosecutors have already signaled they want him held during the pretrial period. Orange County Clerk of Courts records show the State Attorney's Office has filed detention‑related requests, and calendar documents indicate the case will return to court for bond and scheduling hearings.
Drivers' Safety and Broader Context
The case lands at a time when gig‑economy drivers in Central Florida have already been rattled by several violent encounters, fueling anxiety for people who spend long hours working alone in their cars. Local reporting and public safety notices have flagged similar incidents this year, including a tip‑related shooting in Osceola County earlier in 2026. That dispute, a tip dispute that ended in gunfire, added to growing unease among rideshare drivers already wary of late‑night calls and unfamiliar passengers.
