Suncoast: Fifteen people have been arrested as part of a joint Worker’s Compensation Fraud & Unlicensed Contractor Operation

 

 

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Subject: Compensation Fraud/ Unlicensed Contractor Sting
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Incident Date/Time 11/6/2020 6:00:00 AM
Expire Date/Time 12/4/2020 6:00:00 AM
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Case Number: 2020-026771
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Case Number: 2020-026771
Incident Type: Workers’ Compensation Fraud/ Unlicensed Contractor Operation Location: Manatee County

On November 3, 4, and 5, 2020, The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, The Division of Investigative and Forensic Services with the Florida Department of Financial Services, The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and Manatee County Code Enforcement, conducted a joint Workers’ Compensation Fraud/ Unlicensed Contractor operation. The purpose of the operation was to address unlicensed contractors who are working without the required contractor license and engaging in construction class work without the required workers’ compensation insurance exemptions.

In total, fifteen offenders were arrested for Failure to Obtain Workers Compensation Coverage and Unlicensed Contracting. One additional offender was issued a Notice to Appear for Unlicensed Contracting.

Sean Patrick Hale W/M 6/17/85 Shannon Meszaros W/M 11/5/69
Alfredo Rabanal W/M 11/25/79
Godofredo Chapas-Melendez W/M 9/10/89
Daniel Martinez W/M 4/30/73
Keith Smith W/M 12/18/79
David Gomez W/M 2/5/73
Troy Johnson B/M 4/3/81
Justin Sowards W/M 3/31/85
Joseph Grimes W/M 10/16/64
Zakhia SAAb W/M 2/21/65
Roland Troci W/M 2/1/66