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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade court charges second 17-year-old as adult for armed robbery at McDonald's

A second 17-year-old suspect, Gabriel Amaya, has been charged as an adult for his alleged role in a violent armed robbery at a Miami-Dade McDonald's. A judge has ordered him held without bond and prohibited him from contacting the victim or approaching within 500 feet of the victim's home and school.

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Why It Matters

The case highlights the legal shift of juvenile defendants to adult court for violent crimes, resulting in the denial of and potential adult sentencing for the accused.

Key Facts

  • Gabriel Amaya, 17, is charged as an adult for armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery.
  • The court denied bond for Gabriel Amaya, meaning he remains in custody.
  • The judge issued a no-contact order between the defendant and the victim.
  • The defendant must stay at least 500 feet away from the victim's home and school.
  • Jencarlos Gamez, also 17, was previously arrested on July 21 and charged as an adult for the same incident.
  • The robbery occurred on December 13, 2025, at a McDonald's located at 12185 Southwest 26th Street.
  • The suspects allegedly used a group chat to organize the robbery.
  • The victim was assaulted with the butt of a firearm and punched while being robbed of jewelry.
  • Amaya confirmed his phone number to detectives but invoked his right to remain silent regarding further questions.

Who's Mentioned

location12185 Southwest 26th Street“Location of the McDonald's robbery”personJencarlos Gamez“17-year-old co-defendant arrested July 21”personGabriel Amaya“17-year-old suspect charged as an adult”locationMiami-Dade“Jurisdiction where the crime occurred”other17“Age of the suspects”other500“Distance in feet for the restraining order”