Detectives in St. Johns County are calling on customers to step up and speak out as they investigate a local cabinet contractor accused of taking money without finishing the job. The criminal probe is focused on allegations of a “scheme to defraud” and “grand theft” involving Michael Trail, who does business as M&M Cabinets of North Florida, Inc. Investigators say they want to identify anyone who hired or paid Trail so they can figure out how widespread the alleged scheme might be.
According to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, property‑crimes detectives have formally opened the inquiry and are asking anyone who hired or paid Trail to contact Detective Aran at 904‑209‑2212 or [email protected]. The notice, posted Monday, does not mention any arrests or formal charges at this stage and instead focuses on gathering information from residents.
As reported by Action News Jax, local media quickly picked up the sheriff’s request and repeated the detective’s contact details. The station highlighted that investigators are specifically looking for potential victims or customers who believe they paid for cabinet work that was never completed.
Business tied to the inquiry
Public business directories identify M&M Cabinets of North Florida, Inc. as a cabinetry contractor operating in North Florida, matching the company name referenced by deputies. NAICSList and similar directories include a listing for the business under that name.
Legal context
Accusations of a “scheme to defraud” and “grand theft” can amount to felony offenses under Florida law, depending on the dollar amounts involved. Chapter 817 lays out how a “scheme to defraud” is defined and how penalties increase as the value rises, while Section 812.014 details how “grand theft” is classified by value and circumstance.
How to reach investigators
Anyone who hired or paid Michael Trail is urged to contact St. Johns County Detective Aran at 904‑209‑2212 or by email at [email protected], in line with the sheriff’s office post. Deputies say that people who have documentation, such as contracts, receipts or photos, should share those materials to help detectives piece together what happened and assess the full scope of the case.
