PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Nine people were arrested on Thursday as part of an unlicensed contractor operation.

According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, their Economic Crimes Unit conducted the operation in the West Pasco County area between Sept. 2 to 4.

The sheriff’s office said that during the investigation, they discovered nine individuals performing work without the necessary licenses. These individuals offered to complete contracting services, including, but not limited to, electrical, roofing, plumbing, and garage door installation.

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following individuals:

• Jennifer Sierra and Jose Fabian Chacon Vargas with USA Proshield Roofing LLC
• Noslen Hernandez Guerra with Noslen Construction Corp.
• Nicholas Drahorad with Drahorad Doors & More
• Corey Berrien with C&T Electrical
• Robert Lagana from Lagana Power Pros LLC
• Dean Rodriguez II
• Adrian Ziejewski with Perun Home Improvement LLC
• Tyler Giansante with TGH Handyman

PSO wants to remind you that contractor fraud renders citizens liable for damages.

If you suspect that you have been a victim of an unlicensed contractor, you should contact the Pasco County Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7.