Carnley, like the other 12 suspects, is charged with contracting without being duly registered or certified. Rick Sloan of PCSO said the two-week investigation leading to the arrests found the suspects preying on the elderly of the Inwood community and elsewhere. The results of the sting, however, are anticipated to warn others who might engage in similar crime. The major warned the public about unlicensed contractors' damaging practices, and gave a few tips to avoid being swindled, as well. Check them out.
Seniors are more trusting.
These people said they're bonded, licensed and insured, and there's usually a large up-front deposit included. People should be angry. It's a tragedy. Now the men charged in the operation could face heavy restitution to former victims, said officials, though the counts are only first-degree misdemeanors. Prior to this operation, no one has ever been jailed in Polk County for the charge, said building department spokesmen.