LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A wanted and unlicensed Nevada contractor has been arrested.
Channel 13 got a first look at the man police caught as part of a sting operation.
Channel 13 obtained an exclusive photo of Brett Benson after his arrest as part of an undercover investigation by the Nevada State Contractors Board and metro police.
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The NSCB says Benson was operating as the business Security Screen Masters and using different names like Brett Jordan or Brett Zimmer.
Benson faces 24 felony charges and one misdemeanor.
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"This particular case is an ongoing investigation. We're working with a number of different law enforcement agencies," said the NSCB's Director of Investigations, David Behar. "Because it's ongoing, there's a number of victims out there that are waiting to have their day for justice to happen with him."
This isn't Benson's first time facing similar accusations. His license was revoked back in 2020.
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An investigation by the NSCB found he collected more than $150,000 in down payments before abandoning his clients and was eventually arrested by Henderson Police.
Channel 13 spoke with the NSCB about how you can protect yourself.
"Most importantly, verify that the individual you're hiring is a licensed contractor," Behar said. "We would always recommend somebody get at least three bids for a particular project. Do your homework on that, and again if you have any questions, you can contact us directly."
