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Cantonment Man Arrested for Alleged Felony Contractor Fraud
February 16, 2025
A Cantonment man has been arrested for allegedly committing fraud by taking payment for a construction service he never provided.
According to an arrest report, 41-year-old Jason Weiss entered into an agreement on June 13, 2023, to install sod at a residence in Escambia County. The homeowner wrote Weiss a check for $2,872, but after several months, the sod was never installed, and the money was not refunded, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim made multiple attempts to contact Weiss, who allegedly provided excuses but failed to deliver the service. On March 30, 2024, the victim sent a certified letter demanding a refund, but no response was received. The letter’s receipt and a copy of the demand were submitted as evidence.
Law enforcement reviewed the case and issued a warrant for Weiss’s arrest. The suspect did not respond to phone calls from investigator, the report states.
Weiss was charged with a third degree felony and released from the Escambia County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
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5 Responses to “Cantonment Man Arrested for Alleged Felony Contractor Fraud”
That’s why you do not pay until the work is complete cause people
Will rip you off if you pay them up front nobody is honest anymore
To many crooks claiming to he contractors and they are not but rather thief’s and crooks
How many times do people have to be told, “do not pay up front.”
Was the bond paid with a portion of the $2872?
Many Many VERY GOOD and Honest Contractors in our area who go Above & Beyond to do good work and some few jerks, thieves, never-do-wells like this person and others put a nasty stain on the profession.
Perhaps instead of a slap on the wrist these scammers should spend some time doing hard work helping restore, rebuild, rennovate homes and shelters for those who cannot afford work on their own. Pay back with positive efforts rather than just a few dollars and go free.
What a weak individual and a thief. I hope the victim gets their money back and this guy gets his due (not pretty!). Sad but you can’t trust many people these days. God is watching!