Man Faces Charges in Houston Roofing Fraud Case

In Galveston County, Texas, a man is facing felony criminal mischief charges following a roofing fraud investigation. The accused, an employee of Coast Guard Roofing, allegedly damaged a victim’s roof intentionally to create false storm damage and file a fraudulent insurance claim.

Authorities revealed that the investigation determined the roof was manually manipulated to mimic damage from natural events like storms. This act of deception was aimed at misleading the insurance company into approving the fraudulent claim. The case underscores the serious consequences of insurance fraud and the vigilance of local authorities in addressing such crimes.