A Kissimmee man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place outside the Budget Inn located at 4686 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee on March 24.

According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery at the motel and made contact with the victim, who described the encounter. The victim told deputies he was speaking with a woman in the motel parking lot when a man, later identified as Javaris Lamonte Florestial, confronted him. Florestial allegedly questioned the victim about speaking with the woman, claiming she was his girlfriend.

Despite the victim apologizing, Florestial reportedly brandished a firearm and ordered the man to empty his pockets. He then took the victim’s car keys and burglarized the vehicle, stealing an undisclosed amount of cash. The victim managed to flee and contact law enforcement.

On March 25, detectives from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit located and apprehended Florestial near the same location. At the time of his arrest, he was found in possession of trafficking quantities of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine.

Florestial now faces multiple serious charges, including:

  • Robbery with a firearm (F.S.S. 812.13(2)a)

  • Aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony (F.S.S. 784.021(1)B)

  • Burglary to a conveyance while armed (F.S.S. 810.02(2)B)

  • Grand theft (F.S.S. 812.014(2)c(1))

  • Narcotics trafficking violations

He was arrested and transported to the Osceola County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.