Two people have been arrested for allegedly defrauding Cullman County residents in a roofing scam that apparently crossed state lines and could include losses to victims of over $1 million.

The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested John David Boggs, 45, of Louisville, Ky., and Amanda Christine Lairsey, 32, of Spring Hill, Tenn., for five counts of theft of property in the first degree. The two are owners of My Affordable Roofing, headquartered in Louisville, investigators said.

Boggs and Lairsey opened a location in Cullman in the spring of 2018 after the extensive hail storm damaged many homes and businesses in Cullman on March 18, 2018. CCSO investigators began receiving multiple reports about My Affordable Roofing taking victims money and not showing back up and ignoring phone calls from their clients.

Investigators began a lengthy investigation and found that My Affordable Roofing did complete a few jobs in the very beginning of 2018, right after the hail storm, but began to sell other jobs and not complete the work. So far, six victims have been identified, totaling $167,045. Estimates are there could be up to 30 total victims in the Cullman County area who have not yet filed a report with the CCSO.

During the investigation, CCSO investigators were contacted by a civil attorney that made CCSO aware of a pattern with the My Affordable Roofing owners. Investigators were able to discover the pattern of the same type of deceptive practices extending across multiple states that ranged from Indiana to Florida. Investigators also uncovered that Boggs was deeply in debt after multiple recent purchases in Florida of luxury homes, a large fishing yacht and leasing private aircraft from money earned from his victims in Cullman, as well as other states. Consulting with the civil attorney, as well as through the investigation, investigators estimate the losses to victims in all the states combined could be well over $1 million.

“This is a major case and we are still encouraging anyone that could be a victim of My Affordable Roofing to come forward. It appears through our investigation these suspects blatantly deceived customers and took their money with no intention of doing the work,” said Sheriff Matt Gentry. “I would like to commend the investigators who worked long hours on this case and who are continuing to work on this case so the victims can hopefully recover their money,” added Gentry.

Other charges maybe pending as the investigation continues.

Both suspects have made bond.

If someone believes they may be a victim of My Affordable Roofing please contact Investigator Trevor Clemmons at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.