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Cantonment Man Charged With Contracting Without A License, Grand Theft, Fraud
June 4, 2024
A Cantonment contractor is accused of not installing an HVAC unit despite accepting payment and contracting without a license.
Corey Paul Grandpre was charged with grand theft and contractor fraud, both felonies. The State Attorney’s Office also filed a charge of engaging in business as a contractor without being registered or certified against him.
The alleged victim told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that Grandpre cashed a $5,400 check on November 30, 2022, for the installation of a new HVAC system for his home, according to an arrest report.
The victim said Grandpre provided nothing but excuses as to why the HVAC work was never done, but there was never a contract because they were acquaintances. The victim provided deputies with an image of the check, a demand letter to Grandpre dated March 19, 2024, and a certified mail receipt dates March 20, 2024.
The State Attorney’s Office said Grandpre engaged in contracting without a license between October 26, 2023, and January 24, 2024.
Grandpre was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $21,000 bond.
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4 Responses to “Cantonment Man Charged With Contracting Without A License, Grand Theft, Fraud”
@ anne – I agree with you about paying for the work when complete. But, I just had a new roof installed. All 4 roof estimates required 50% down or they would not start. I did some homework before I called for an estimate. Check out the BBB and any google reviews. Some companies got passed up because of their customer complaints and not completing or attempting to resolve the issue.
Everyone that does work for me sends a bill after the work is complete. What is this paying ahead deal?
Well don’t expect no help from the sate or county on this issue..the contractor recovery fund is a JOKE…
No shortage of this sleazy activity in our area!