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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Pinellas CountyNovember 6, 2026Pinellas County

Woman Arrested for Allegedly Posing as Contractor and Defrauding Pinellas County Resident of $5,000

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Angel Manoguerra, 57, was arrested and booked without bond after deputies say she posed as a licensed contractor for Salty Blondes Construction and Dumps and GLK Construction Company, taking $5,000 from a Pinellas County resident for drywall work that was never started. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, the funds were spent on personal expenses rather than the project, and the suspect ceased communication following a seven-month period of excuses. Investigators confirmed through licensing board records that the suspect never held a valid contractor's license.

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Why It Matters

Residents hiring home repair services face financial risk from unlicensed operators, prompting the Florida Attorney General's Office to advise verifying licenses through state and local departments before issuing payments.

Key Facts

  • Angel Manoguerra, 57, was arrested and booked into the Pinellas County Jail without bond on a charge of scheme to defraud.
  • Investigators stated the suspect took $5,000 from a Pinellas County victim for drywall work that was never started.
  • The suspect operated under two business names: Salty Blondes Construction and Dumps and GLK Construction Company.
  • Records from the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board confirmed the suspect had never been a licensed contractor.
  • According to investigators, the victim's money was spent on personal expenses.
  • The victim spent about seven months attempting to get the work completed or recover the funds before communication stopped.
  • The Florida Attorney General's Office advises consumers to obtain multiple written estimates, verify licensing and insurance, and review contracts before hiring contractors.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationGLK Construction Company“One of two businesses operated under by the suspect while providing estimates.”OrganizationPinellas County Sheriff’s Office“Provided details regarding the arrest and investigation.”OrganizationFlorida Attorney General's Office“Recommends consumers get multiple written estimates, verify licensing, and revie”OrganizationPinellas County Construction Licensing Board“Records showed the suspect had never been a licensed contractor.”locationPinellas County“Jurisdiction where the victim resides and the arrest occurred.”OrganizationFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation“State department where consumers can verify contractor licenses.”OrganizationSalty Blondes Construction and Dumps“One of two businesses operated under by the suspect while providing estimates.”OrganizationPinellas County Jail“Facility where the suspect was booked without bond.”PersonAngel Manoguerra“57-year-old woman arrested and booked into the Pinellas County Jail without bond”