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Oct 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
Handyman Arrested in Flagler County Credit Card Case
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Flagler County deputies arrested Jesse Modzel after investigators alleged he used a customer’s credit card details to book Palm Coast resort stays and pay charges for his cleaning business. The investigation began in December 2025 after the customer found unauthorized transactions despite still having the card; deputies caught Modzel in his backyard after he ran inside when they arrived to serve a warrant.
WHO: Jesse Modzel, a 45-year-old handyman, and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
WHAT: Deputies arrested Modzel on a warrant after investigators alleged he used a customer’s credit card without permission.
WHEN: Reported Oct 13, 2026 at 10:59 AM ET
WHERE: Flagler County, Florida
WHY: Investigators said the arrest followed evidence that Modzel used the customer’s card details for resort reservations and charges for his cleaning business.
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