For Immediate Release
Feb. 26, 2026

LEON COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested Brenda Huggins, 56, of Charleston, South Carolina, on one count of grand theft after a Leon County woman lost thousands of dollars in a jury‑duty warrant scam.  

FDLE’s investigation began in September 2025 after FDLE’s Economic Crime Squad received a report from a Leon County woman who lost thousands of dollars in a warrant scam. The victim received a phone call from an individual claiming she had missed jury duty and had a warrant for her arrest. She was instructed to pay her “fines” using Green Dot prepaid debit cards purchased at multiple businesses in Leon County.

Agents identified Huggins as the person withdrawing the victim’s money from ATMs in Charleston, South Carolina.

On Feb. 10, 2026, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) obtained a search warrant for Huggins’ residence in Charleston. On that same day, FDLE obtained a warrant for her arrest. She was subsequently arrested on site by officers with the Charleston Police Department. Huggins is currently in jail pending extradition to Florida.

The case is being prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney, Second Judicial Circuit.

The investigation remains active.

Impersonation scams are becoming more common in Florida. Scammers often call unsuspecting victims, demand money, and threaten arrest or legal action if their demands are not met. Legitimate law enforcement agencies do not contact individuals by phone or email to demand payment or threaten arrest. Do not provide personal or financial information. Hang up immediately.