The Brief
- A North Texas contractor was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from customers.
- Authorities say Jeremy Jerod Zeno continued his scheme using excuses, aliases, and ghosting clients even while out on bond awaiting trial.
- Tarrant County prosecutors confirmed the stolen funds have not been recovered.
FORT WORTH, Texas – A former contractor was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to theft of property in Tarrant County, totaling more than $300,000.
Police said Jeremy Jerod Zeno used excuses, different aliases, and ghosting tactics while posing as a trusted North Texas contractor, collecting checks from customers and withdrawing the money in cash.
Contractor Fraud Investigation
What we know:
The Tarrant County investigation began after a customer, Terry Stevenson, filed a complaint with the Benbrook Police Department in 2024.…