On March 24, 2026, Cheryl Annette Jefferson, 63, of Bartow, was arrested following a two-year investigation into a multi-state property fraud scheme.

On March 24, 2026, Cheryl Annette Jefferson, 63, of Bartow, was arrested following a two-year investigation into a multi-state property fraud scheme.

According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson is accused of selling land she did not own by using fraudulent documents. The investigation began in early 2024 when a property owner discovered her land had been sold without her knowledge after she tried to pay her property taxes.

Key Details of the Case

  • The Charges: Jefferson is charged with an organized scheme to defraud over $50,000.
  • The Scope: Detectives linked her to $421,995 in illegal deposits. The fraud spanned multiple locations, including Flagler and Lee Counties in Florida, Greene County, Georgia, and Pueblo County,…

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