Unlicensed contractor sting leads to nearly 40 arrests in Florida

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @mariajhanley5172
    @mariajhanley5172 21 час назад +16

    Thank you for the presser Sheriff! I appreciate being updated on the issues in Pinellas County. Good job.

  • @ms.sleeper1902
    @ms.sleeper1902 21 час назад +17

    Thanks for all ypur hard work and help❣️

  • @Thechosen77
    @Thechosen77 20 часов назад +32

    also ARREST the folks who hire illegal migrants!! these cheap folks should also be held accountable! YOU HURT THE COUNTRY!

    • @windturbinesyndrome1067
      @windturbinesyndrome1067 17 часов назад +4

      Massachusetts #1 state for hiring undocumented to work in construction.

    • @chocolate2162
      @chocolate2162 11 часов назад

      They not because mostly they are hired by well off or rich wyt folks who can pay them close to nothing and treat immigrants poorly and threatened them if they don't t comply the only people they want to punish is the immigrants

    • @Kimberliss42
      @Kimberliss42 11 часов назад +3

      Roofing companies!!
      You rarely see Americans working those jobs..
      Road/bridge contractors.. They're everywhere here in Florida..

    • @poppyrowland1385
      @poppyrowland1385 9 часов назад

      @@Kimberliss42because they can’t get anyone else to do the jobs…fool. Americans are too busy on welfare to get off their fat a$$es to go out and work. No immigrants = nothing gets done.
      Even Trump hires illegal immigrants for his golf courses. Dummy.

    • @sumokid
      @sumokid 7 часов назад

      Find an american that will do these jobs. You show that you have no experience in these fields…

  • @JohnsonArmsProps
    @JohnsonArmsProps 20 часов назад +14

    There should be some kind of penalty multiplier when it's related to a disaster. Same as people who are charging $10 for a gallon of gas or $50 for some water. Maybe there's already something in place and I'm just not aware of it?

    • @mylifewithearl6948
      @mylifewithearl6948 20 часов назад +7

      There is. As the Sheriff stated, during the Florida State of Emergency, all these charges were felonies.

    • @Maxst33le
      @Maxst33le 6 часов назад

      Florda is so on point with desantis and their law enforcement.​@@mylifewithearl6948

  • @BarbaraCostabile
    @BarbaraCostabile День назад +20

    Why are these people even out of jail or prison with these previous crimes and charges?

    • @Floridamancan
      @Floridamancan 23 часа назад +4

      Democrats

    • @albatross8
      @albatross8 22 часа назад +2

      @@Floridamancanyes crap 💩 that lost 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @BarbaraCostabile
      @BarbaraCostabile 22 часа назад

      @ No I believe it’s the overall justice system. Don’t forget the states justice systems are made up of both Republicans and Democrats. It’s the system not a party.

    • @Username1237
      @Username1237 21 час назад +1

      @@Floridamancanso life sentences then for all crimes? Makes total sense just hope you don’t end up getting falsely accused of a crime , cuz you rodding in jail 😂

    • @lisabishop6266
      @lisabishop6266 20 часов назад +1

      ​@@Floridamancan😂😂😂 says the kid who voted for the 34 time CONVICTED FELON!!! 😂😂😂😂

  • @SuperEddietv
    @SuperEddietv 22 часа назад +30

    Now, lets see the licensed scumbag contractors. "Unscrupulous contractors" as you describe, is hopefully in that bag. A piece of paper does not qualify you to do crap as seen everywhere.

    • @ScreamingEagleFTW
      @ScreamingEagleFTW 21 час назад +4

      The issue is they dont have that piece of paper because they are unlicensned

    • @jims.3987
      @jims.3987 17 часов назад +2

      @@ScreamingEagleFTW He's saying half of the licensed contractors do the same thing.

    • @sortaforida718
      @sortaforida718 14 часов назад +3

      Man i bet they state just normal people trying to help and to make some money. Nit sven is a theft. I bet 5% of them were maybe bad. There is so much damage that the licensed people can't do all the work quick. Im not a certified mechanic but bet your a** i can take your motor out and put it back in. Idk about this one. They should have started people who were actually scamming

    • @kristenharden3157
      @kristenharden3157 11 часов назад +2

      If they're licensed you can sue. As in you know who you they are and can recover damages. Duh. Insurance too.

    • @kristenharden3157
      @kristenharden3157 10 часов назад +1

      ​@@sortaforida718 I get that. Can't argue but in that case it's usually someone you know or word of mouth.

  • @DjWesRolan
    @DjWesRolan День назад +16

    Panama City here!! Get em boys!!! They ripped off so many people here it’s not even funny. And keep an eye on the city commissioners and people like that too and even the mayor. We had a FBI investigation here because of it

  • @allergyahead8128
    @allergyahead8128 15 часов назад +8

    Im a Sarasota resident and thank you for what you do for the good people of Clearwater and Pinellas.Those fake contractors are doing same to us in Sarasota.

  • @karendodson9136
    @karendodson9136 13 часов назад +6

    Thank you for protecting my family!!!

  • @FLnative13thGen
    @FLnative13thGen День назад +39

    I've been waiting for this outcome; scumbag scamming contractors.

    • @christina-h1m
      @christina-h1m День назад +7

      unlicensed,so called "contractors" not ALL contractors"

    • @Floridamancan
      @Floridamancan 23 часа назад

      @@christina-h1mall contractors are pos. Hire a trusted craftsmen, handy or direct to the trade. A contractor is a handy man taking a huge cut for connecting dots. Never hire out of town workers either they are all scammers.

    • @mikepierce4657
      @mikepierce4657 22 часа назад

      Obviously, you're not listening ....these are not contractors...just dirtbags

    • @SusanBrock-s3q
      @SusanBrock-s3q 10 часов назад

      They mean pseudo-contractors. Semantics.

  • @dinasr03
    @dinasr03 22 часа назад +14

    thank you sheriff for keeping Florida safe.

    • @Username1237
      @Username1237 21 час назад +2

      Why doesn’t state of Florida help its residents with repairs instead ?

    • @jims.3987
      @jims.3987 17 часов назад

      @@Username1237 go away commie.

  • @planerep
    @planerep 11 часов назад +4

    Maybe they should also go after all the illegal efficiency apartments everywhere. They are ruining communities with all the crime they bring. Not paying taxes,using homestead exemptions but not living there...

  • @karatechris198
    @karatechris198 47 минут назад +1

    This is stupid, if they steal or do bad work then prosecute them. Just because someone isn't licensed doesn't mean they are not well intentioned or can't do the work.

  • @jims.3987
    @jims.3987 17 часов назад +5

    Licensed contractors do all of those things as well.

    • @sortaforida718
      @sortaforida718 14 часов назад +1

      Man i bet they state just normal people trying to help and to make some money. Nit sven is a theft. I bet 5% of them were maybe bad. There is so much damage that the licensed people can't do all the work quick. Im not a certified mechanic but bet your a** i can take your motor out and put it back in. Idk about this one. They should have started people who were actually scamming

  • @Ricks-m4v
    @Ricks-m4v 9 часов назад +6

    Thank you law enforcement for doing a great job!

  • @domfer2540
    @domfer2540 10 часов назад +1

    I was on a jury about a contractor not providing correct contracts. He was found guilty and issued time in jail before going to another state for same crime.

  • @majikglustik9704
    @majikglustik9704 21 час назад +5

    Department of Business and Professional Regulation
    Tallahassee, Florida
    That's who you contact to research contractor or professional credentials. This includes, but is not limited to, talent agents, talent scouts and so-called movie producers and companies. Modeling agents and such like are REQUIRED to have professional credentials. It's for your information...
    I'm Mike Frame and you heard it first on Fox 13.

  • @Twelvestonestacking
    @Twelvestonestacking 8 часов назад +2

    There are far more unlicensed craftsman meeting code! Than not!

  • @katherine4643
    @katherine4643 8 часов назад +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. Sadly, after Ian, it snow-balled into huge financial burdens for a large group of seniors in Ft. Myers. Oh, and they portrayed themselves as licensed under another contractor which we found out they were not. The little work that was done was performed by workers hanging out at the home improvement store.

  • @markcraven8386
    @markcraven8386 11 часов назад +1

    There's a new Sheriff Judd in town ! Good work.

  • @mikelee9516
    @mikelee9516 12 часов назад +3

    Deport Deport Deport
    “Latinos for Trump”😂😂😂😂😂

  • @cindypolk756
    @cindypolk756 14 часов назад +1

    Here's a idea. You should arrest those hiring these people. I bet they knew they were unlicensed. Would you hire someone without asking for license and insurance info?

  • @uscgmom9796
    @uscgmom9796 8 часов назад +1

    God bless you, sir. My only child, son, served at CLEARAIRSTA & St. Pete USCG for 7 years. My irish great aunts are all buried in St. Pete. THANK YOU, CPD! ✝️🏹🛡⚓️🇺🇸🩵🙏🙌 THANK YOU SHERIFF & ALL DEPUTIES OF PINELLAS CNTY & FLORIDA!❤

  • @Citizensonpatrollive
    @Citizensonpatrollive 13 часов назад +1

    People need to be smart and remember to check the contracts and contractors.

  • @FloGrown863
    @FloGrown863 22 часа назад +3

    Bravo Y'all.

  • @loribeard57
    @loribeard57 15 часов назад +2

    Where could I find their mugshots? I'm in Hillsborough County, Valrico area. I think I may have had one of these thugs TRY to con me.

  • @frankboyd7993
    @frankboyd7993 10 часов назад +1

    What about contractors licensed and bonded in other states? Can they get a provisional Florida license to assist after disasters like this?

  • @pwu8194
    @pwu8194 12 часов назад +2

    Those unlicensed should move to the wild, wild west of Texas where license is not required on constructions. You can build it all wrong, and it's okay.

    • @WayneMickel
      @WayneMickel 10 часов назад

      A lot of licensed contractors rip people off and get away with it because they have a license, I worked for years as unlicensed in Florida all on my reputation as a very good tile setter I had integrity and did my work as unto God I really didn't make a lot of money but I did a good job, I have seen licensed contractors hire terrible tile setters who did horrible jobs and they got away with it. The codes don't make a house any better they still fall down in a storm, roofers still screw up even though they have a license

  • @Miguelsmmaradio
    @Miguelsmmaradio 20 часов назад +2

    My right ear bud does work! 😅

  • @samiehayes8045
    @samiehayes8045 3 часа назад

    I've had several so-called companies call me randomly, mainly roofers saying they'll come out & inspect my roof! I told them don't need them & to quit scamming people!

  • @DaiseyMai
    @DaiseyMai 20 часов назад +2

    How about targeted individual programs the police are involved in? Shut all that down too

    • @Kimberliss42
      @Kimberliss42 11 часов назад

      Nah... They all cover for them..

  • @nowlaterkiss9811
    @nowlaterkiss9811 7 часов назад +1

    Get out of Florida, they are not playing down there. Good job!

  • @solangebarretto8105
    @solangebarretto8105 18 часов назад

    Thank God. Thank you for protecting us.

  • @Sleepyjoe.
    @Sleepyjoe. 17 часов назад +5

    The United States of America the country of licenses you’re forced to get a license no matter what you do. I know people who work without licenses that have so much experience and do such great work everything we do in this country is monitored. We don’t live in a free country at all.

  • @justinclark9258
    @justinclark9258 11 часов назад +1

    Licensing does non of the things listed. People can scam with or without a license. People can do good or bad work with and without a license.

  • @josephrobichaud5198
    @josephrobichaud5198 11 часов назад

    Hundreds of out of state people in NC are showing up to repair homes and expect no payment.

  • @josephrobichaud5198
    @josephrobichaud5198 11 часов назад

    In my area after Isabel came through there was a guy riding around getting deposits for people that did not have a licence, did not even own a truck, a single employee or piece of equipment.
    He ripped people off for thousand !

  • @nandegudtv6225
    @nandegudtv6225 6 часов назад

    Hello. I am an acquaintance of one of the contractors. You arrested a person who decided to help replace a drywall wall, and you arrested him right after he quoted the price for the work. This person has been doing apartment renovations in his home country for over five years and is a professional in this field. I've seen the quality of renovations in the U.S. from licensed workers with over 15 years of experience, and the walls in barns are better than what these "l
    The point of this meeting is to create the appearance of work. Instead of going after real criminals, you introduce a licensing system and, after just five months, start arresting people. It’s laughable. Very laughable. Drug trafficking, constant drunk driving-that can wait because apparently, the really important criminals are those who repair walls.

  • @MaStan60
    @MaStan60 7 часов назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥THANK YOU!!!!
    Needs Your Office in GEORGIA🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @charlietyndall5441
    @charlietyndall5441 13 часов назад +2

    All the comments about scumbags contractors u are the one who hires them because there cheaper

  • @Plutogalaxy
    @Plutogalaxy 2 часа назад

    Shouldn’t there be a penalty for the people hiring them also? They obviously knew what they were doing.

  • @Gocubsgo1958
    @Gocubsgo1958 8 часов назад +1

    If they are illegal immigrants call ice to come and pick them up

  • @domfer2540
    @domfer2540 10 часов назад

    There is a y tube video of a business owner who brought his workers from Georgia to work on his house. They need to be arrested.

  • @samanthasmith6184
    @samanthasmith6184 5 часов назад

    Is there a list of all the names of those arrested?

  • @Maxst33le
    @Maxst33le 6 часов назад

    People taking advantage of those affected is sin.

  • @BarbaraCostabile
    @BarbaraCostabile 5 часов назад

    Like I said before, I DON’T take into consideration what party they belong to. I am saying that someone needs to take a look at WHY these criminals are allowed over and over again to walk the streets and continue to do over and over again the same crimes if not worse. Think about how you would feel if you were a victim of a crime that the offender was charged with these same crimes before? What if you lost a family member due to a DUI offender that had been charged for the same crime before. How would you feel if you had a child violated by a previously convicted child abuser who is now out of jail and doing it again. I think people need to put themselves in the life’s of the victim’s who have been victimized by a repeat offender. What would you have to say?

  • @supremeautomotive6749
    @supremeautomotive6749 8 часов назад

    Way over reach here by the police. Arresting someone for doing electrical work not drywall. That's on the owner and their choice who they have work for them.

  • @anthonymakley1530
    @anthonymakley1530 5 часов назад

    Just like every air conditioner company all the employees work under 1 license same thing is happening with contractors selling their license to people that aren’t going to do the work they don’t care because they’re retired

  • @josephbosack4408
    @josephbosack4408 13 часов назад

    Licensed contractor means they have to pay money to the state for a price of paper !

  • @busterhackler5383
    @busterhackler5383 15 часов назад

    Those few should not even be out from behind bars ,y'all know everything they have on there record,yet give them the chance to repeat crime .

  • @BrianHicks-q2i
    @BrianHicks-q2i 12 часов назад

    It's all about money. You just don't want that money leaving your state or county. Not all of these contractors are bad people.

  • @Gigigirl33
    @Gigigirl33 5 часов назад

    Thankyou. Call on GOD He will get you through.. I'm praying

  • @TheWorldIsBetter
    @TheWorldIsBetter 9 часов назад

    It’s sad that some uneducated unknowing people would hire an unlicensed contractor. People need to get an education for God sakes.

  • @AnnoDominiAudio
    @AnnoDominiAudio 11 часов назад

    It's 2024 and these camera techs can't figure out how to mono their audio 🙄

  • @BIGBOMPAS
    @BIGBOMPAS 16 часов назад +1

    🎉🎉🎉❤❤in Fl, FAFO!!! ❤❤❤🎉🎉proud of our Sheriffs!!! Good leaders in the community and bad for the criminals 😂

  • @JohnSmith-vo9zc
    @JohnSmith-vo9zc 10 часов назад

    The biggest detriment to the recovery and rebuild after the Hurricane's reside in Tallahassee. The FL GOP Legislator and Governor Napoleon Complex sold out our state in trade for big campaign donations 3 years ago. FL is one of the most legislatively friendly state's for insurance companies to do business in. Thanks to the FL GOP for the following: Homeowners and auto owners can not take legal action against an insurance company for not paying or underpaying for a period of one full year after claim. Contractors are not allowed to complete work to repair damage in the immediate aftermath and bill the insurance companies directly (this slows down the repair process dramatically.) The state's largest insurer (Citizens) is instituting mandatory flood insurance for all insured beginning in 2023 thru 2026 - this will be mirrored by private insurance companies to increase the policy rates even to costumers that are on high ground that drains well. The arrests for fraud should begin in Tallahassee.

  • @ericasmith2597
    @ericasmith2597 6 часов назад

    Thank you for proving this county has no free market!!!! The corporations will jack up the prices for services backed by government agents, but "unlicensed" workers who didn't ask for permission from the government are arrested. Does Florida not live in a fascist state??? 😂😂😂

  • @tdr2101
    @tdr2101 7 часов назад

    MOST OF THE SCAMMERS LOOK LIKE SOUTH OF THE BORDER PROBABLY VENEZULEA

  • @dragonflylkr
    @dragonflylkr 10 часов назад

    Its going to be hilarious watching Florida try to rebuild with no workers.

  • @tc4660
    @tc4660 9 часов назад

    Is he talking about FEMA

  • @jefferyholcombe5189
    @jefferyholcombe5189 8 часов назад

    And can't show that anybody injured lisses or damage from these 40 individuals that were helping build back after a hurricane. Who is it going to hurt or have hurt if they are unlicensed contractors building? Can you show any fraud or deciept? Sounds more like trying to slow progress so the people just give up and leave the property so big money can come in and develope land people don't want to sell for cheap. If you drive value to nothing and buy cheap you stand to make a lot of money from the communities loss! Big control factor there!

  • @BIGBOMPAS
    @BIGBOMPAS 16 часов назад

    Sheriffs- ❤❤❤Lee County too

  • @shannadepuy3049
    @shannadepuy3049 9 часов назад

    Not all are bad ive heard people have bad experiences with licensed contractors and end up paying way more bc they are licensed its very expensive to get it and to keep it so have to charge much more but doesnt mean you are getting better quality all depends on the person not the license.. some of them were probably just hard working ppl just trying to make it for their kids and now they will be tremendously set back in life

  • @stepheng6748
    @stepheng6748 18 часов назад

    Amputation of thumbs. Just throwing that out. After a hand full of thumbs it will never happen again.

  • @denisevoorhies1681
    @denisevoorhies1681 9 часов назад

    Well we have a whole NEW administration now and President Trump has a plan for all of them🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

  • @lydiaanello6208
    @lydiaanello6208 23 часа назад +6

    Migrants

    • @albatross8
      @albatross8 22 часа назад

      LOSERS 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

    • @kevinrice7635
      @kevinrice7635 22 часа назад

      Definitely not illegals 🎉🎉🎉

    • @JackTheSkunk
      @JackTheSkunk 12 часов назад +2

      AKA....Obama's harmless "dreamers".

    • @Kimberliss42
      @Kimberliss42 11 часов назад

      Illegals..

  • @supremeautomotive6749
    @supremeautomotive6749 8 часов назад

    So your helping stupid people with civil matters using tax dollars for civil matters for what reason. If someone wants to hire someone they should be able to. The scams sure when they brake a law sure but to spend time and money for stuff cops shouldn't have to do the person hiring does.

  • @garonmaragh1214
    @garonmaragh1214 Час назад

    Stephen Zawisza
    Sheridan Zawisza

  • @sibylcook2755
    @sibylcook2755 21 час назад +1

    🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍

  • @billmoore7305
    @billmoore7305 20 часов назад

    A lot of facial hair in those pics. Just saying......

  • @jojothepizzacat7538
    @jojothepizzacat7538 День назад +1

    jbtps

  • @Citizensonpatrollive
    @Citizensonpatrollive 13 часов назад +1

    You should worry more about fentanyl than this crap.

    • @JackTheSkunk
      @JackTheSkunk 12 часов назад +1

      We need to worry about ALL serious crimes.

  • @supremeautomotive6749
    @supremeautomotive6749 8 часов назад

    People are allowed to hire who ever they want. This is way over reach it's not up to you it's not part of your job at all. It's on the people who hire them to ask the questions and find out themselves. Cops need to stay out of it. Leave it up to the people. You are not smarter then other humans because you are a cop.

  • @sortaforida718
    @sortaforida718 14 часов назад

    Man i bet they state just normal people trying to help and to make some money. Nit sven is a theft. I bet 5% of them were maybe bad. There is so much damage that the licensed people can't do all the work quick. Im not a certified mechanic but bet your a** i can take your motor out and put it back in. Idk about this one. They should have started people who were actually scamming

  • @robertfisher4689
    @robertfisher4689 8 часов назад

    Walked off the job in Redington Beach. AJ. Aka Tony. Ajax Disaster response Was charging $1000.00s. To clean yards and was dumping materials on another street in someone's yard. He owns s me several hundred but I'm. Ot getting arrested for a scumbag in a cardiac suv with a 14 foot trailer

  • @mikebuggy6344
    @mikebuggy6344 Час назад

    Don't worry about it. Your governor will fix it. Haha