Crystal River roofing contractor arrested for fraudulent business practices in several counties
According to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), in late 2018, the CCSO began an investigation into fraudulent business practices of a local roofing company, Elite Roofing and Gutters, Incorporated, owned and operated by Mr. Beville, at 713 NE 5th St. in Crystal River.
Detective Robaldo Ramos, with the CCSO's Major Crimes Unit, was assigned several cases in which Beville, operating in his official business capacity, was the suspect. Numerous victims reported that Beville had taken thousands of dollars in deposits for roof repairs or replacements, for which he never completed the contracted work. Detective Ramos discovered that Beville's fraudulent practices also involved victims in Brevard and Osceola counties.
Based on two Citrus County cases involving the roofing business's fraudulent practices, Detective Ramos obtained an arrest warrant for Beville on two counts of felony grand theft, and he was arrested on the warrants, April 23, 2019.
The two Citrus County cases that resulted in Mr. Beville's arrest, along with a third Citrus County case that was reported later, were turned over to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for investigation and statewide prosecution. Based on the findings of the FDLE's investigation, the Ocsceola County, FL warrant was issued for Beville's arrest on May 26, 2021.
"Beville has shown a total lack of integrity and a willingness to take advantage of our trusting citizens. Fraudulent activity and the targeting of homeowners will not be tolerated here in Citrus County," said Citrus Couny Sheriff Mike Prendergast. "Detective Ramos, in partnership with our fellow sheriff's offices and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, has invested countless hours and resources to ensure Beville is held accountable for his actions."