The Bay County Sheriff’s Office culminated a multi-agency investigation today with the arrest of Peter Joseph Sherlock, DOB 7-14-73, of South Carolina, for doing roof repair work in Bay County without proper licensing.
The Division of Workman’s Compensation, the Division of Insurance Fraud, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and the Bay County Sheriff’s Office began to work together to investigate the concerns of a local resident involving Sherlock and roofing work his crew was performing in Bay County. The citizen called the BCSO stating Sherlock had approached him and asked to perform roof repair for a low price.
Investigators discovered that Peter Sherlock was linked to several scams in South Carolina involving construction work. Working undercover, one of the investigators contacted Sherlock to inquire about roof repair. Sherlock stated he had the proper licensing to perform construction work in Bay County and would do the work. When Sherlock arrived with his crew it was determined that two were illegal aliens and that Sherlock did not possess the proper licensing to do roofing work in Bay County.
Sherlock was arrested and charged with 4 counts of Contracting without a License and one count of Workman’s Comp Fraud.
Anyone hiring a contractor is encouraged to ask to see proper licensing. Contractors should have their license in their possession. Licensing can also be verified by contacting the Building Department at the County Office Building on 11th Street in Panama City.