$25k construction fraud highlights recent police activity

An expensive home remodeling scam, a community center parking lot DUI arrest, and a joint traffic enforcement detail targeting cyclists highlight this week’s Key Biscayne police blotter.

The Key Biscayne Police Department responded to dozens of incidents between June 1 and June 7, including residential alarms, traffic accidents, and neighborhood disputes.

The most significant incident occurred on June 3, when a homeowner on Grapetree Drive fell victim to an intricate $25,000 wire fraud scam involving a compromised email from a construction company. Officers also made arrests for driving under the influence and outstanding bench warrants during a busy week on the island…

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