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Articles Tagged with ''crime''

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Crime Blotter

Florida Attorney General Moves to Halt Roofer Lawsuits

Attorney general seeks injunction in consumer protection lawsuit accusing Florida Roof Specialists of deceptive practices and filing liens against homeowners.
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Tanja Kern
March 5, 2026
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Florida’s attorney general asked a judge to halt lawsuits filed by Florida Roof Specialists as part of a consumer protection case against the company.


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Traveling Roofing Scammers Target Seniors

Police in Berkeley, Calif., warn of aggressive door-to-door fraud
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Tanja Kern
March 2, 2026
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Police say traveling scammers are targeting seniors with fraudulent roofing offers, causing intentional damage and demanding large cash payments for unnecessary repairs.


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St. Louis Roofing Contractor Sentenced for $1.7 Million PPP Fraud During Pandemic

Coretta “Cory” Elliott obtained Paycheck Protection Program funds in 2020 and 2021 by falsely claiming legitimate business expenses.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
February 25, 2026
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Federal investigators found that Coretta Elliott used money intended for COVID-19 pandemic relief to “save herself financially.”  


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Arizona Roofers Win $147K after Labor Dept. Overtime Case

Consent judgment recovers back wages and damages for 61 workers.
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Tanja Kern
January 12, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Labor secured a consent judgment to recover $147,708 in back wages and liquidated damages for 61 Arizona roofers after overtime pay was withheld.
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Connecticut Roofer Sentenced to 15 Months for Tax Evasion

The owner of Kings Roofing concealed $20.9M in income, paid workers in cash, and used false tax filings, prosecutors said.
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Tanja Kern
December 29, 2025
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A Connecticut contractor was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for a decade-long tax evasion scheme that concealed more than $20 million in revenue, paid workers in cash, and used false tax documents.



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Roofing Scam Sting Results in Arrest, More Charges Pending

N.C. DOI and Farm Bureau investigators say suspect faked storm roof damage to support a $30,000 insurance claim; a second arrest is expected.
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Tanja Kern
December 15, 2025
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A North Carolina roofing company employee has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after a state-led sting operation uncovered an alleged scheme to fake storm damage and file a fraudulent $30,000 insurance claim.


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Bankrupt Lexington Blue CEO Admits He Doesn't Know How to Install Roofs

Court proceedings for Kentucky roofing contractor reveal details about company's financial collapse
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 5, 2025
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The CEO of Kentucky-based Lexington Blue admitted he didn't know how to install roofs, and claimed ignorance of the company's financials and record-keeping during federal bankruptcy court proceedings.


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Texas Man Charged with Deadly Assault After Shooting Roofing Drone

Incident shows de-escalation training is an important part of safety
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 29, 2025
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When a Texas roofer’s drone became target practice for an angry neighbor, it raised questions about safety and communication on residential jobsites — here’s what contractors should know to prevent a confrontation from turning dangerous.


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Honest Roofers Expose Florida Contractor’s Attempt to Fake Roof Damage

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 22, 2025
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A Florida resident's due diligence and reputable roofing contractors thwarted a potential scam after determining a roofer intentionally damaged a roof to generate business.


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Illinois Man Posing as Roofing Contractor Charged with Burglary

Man worked with two others to rob homeowners while claiming to check for leaks
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 15, 2025
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Three Illinois men, known as a traveling burglary crew, posed as roofing contractors last May to enter homes in Minnesota and rob people of their cash and valuables, according to court records.


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