Second Seminole County deputy charged in overtime fraud investigation
Case Summary
Deputy Kevin Jones of Seminole County has been charged with one count of organized fraud, a third-degree felony, amid an ongoing investigation into overtime fraud within the Sheriff's department. The State Attorney’s Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit reviewed the case, leading to Jones turning himself in at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. He was subsequently released on a $2,500 bond. This charge highlights concerns about misuse of overtime compensation in law enforcement agencies. The investigation is ongoing, and further legal proceedings will determine the extent of involvement and potential penalties for those implicated.
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Key Issues
- • Overtime fraud
- • Organized fraud charge
- • Law enforcement misconduct
- • Criminal investigation
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2 eventsSecond Seminole County deputy charged in overtime fraud investigation
A second deputy from Seminole County has been charged with organized fraud related to an ongoing investigation into overtime abuse. Deputy Kevin Jones surrendered to authorities and was released on bond after being formally charged with a felony. This development shows the investigation is uncovering multiple individuals involved in the alleged scheme.
Second Seminole County deputy charged in organized fraud investigation
Deputy Kevin Jones of the Seminole County Sheriff's Office was charged with organized fraud for submitting false timesheets claiming overtime hours he did not work. This charge follows an investigation that uncovered fraudulent claims for unearned pay. Jones has been suspended since August 2025 and faces a third-degree felony charge.
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Second Seminole County deputy charged in overtime fraud investigation
Second Seminole County deputy charged in overtime fraud investigation A second Seminole County Sheriff’s deputy has been charged amid an ongoing investigation into overtime fraud. Deputy Kevin Jones is charged …
Second Seminole County deputy charged in organized fraud investigation
Second Seminole County deputy charged in organized fraud investigation involving overtime A second deputy with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office has been charged with organized fraud following an investigation into …