Gulf View Windows and Doors owner charged with fraud and misappropriating funds
Gulf View Windows and Doors owner charged with fraud and misappropriating funds
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
BPD
A nearly year-long investigation by the Bradenton Police Department led to the arrest on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, of the owner of Gulf View Windows and Doors (GVWD), formerly located at 2620 Manatee Ave W.
Jeremy Demers, 45, is charged with misappropriating construction funds ($100,000 or more) and scheming to defraud ($50,000 or more). The charges are first-degree felonies.
In early 2023, Demers assumed ownership of GVWD from his brother, Jordan, who was diagnosed with cancer. Jordan died in April 2024.
In late April 2024, Detective Michael Carpenter began investigating complaints from Buky Construction and Easton Construction. Both companies reported that after Jeremy Demers took over the business, GVWD failed to fulfill their orders, leading to liens being placed on their properties.
Between October 2023 and March 2024, the companies paid GVWD approximately $792,383 for products made by E.S. Construction. Demers placed orders to E.S. Construction, but instead of paying the manufacturer, he funneled the money into multiple business and personal accounts.
Financial subpoenas revealed that Demers maintained at least 21 accounts with various financial institutions, including Bank OZK, SoFi, Fifth Third Bank, and American Express. Two Bank OZK accounts were associated with GVWD business operations. Between August 2023 and November 2024, Demers transferred customer funds deposited into the GVWB accounts to his other accounts or a payroll company account from which he would then withdraw money. He did the same with a $1 million life insurance policy payout.
Demers consistently transferred funds between various accounts at multiple financial institutions to hide the nature of his financial gains. He used customers’ money for personal expenses, including travel, gambling, and investments in digital currency. Specifically, Demers spent $19,554 on airline tickets and at least $200,000 on gambling. Additionally, he made several ATM withdrawals at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and charged expensive meals, spa treatments, and purchases from gift shops on-site.
Detective Carpenter obtained arrest warrants for Demers in March. After being contacted by Detective Carpenter, Demers agreed to meet at BPD headquarters and was arrested.