Man Charged with Interstate Transport of Half a Million Dollars of Stolen Onions and Potatoes, Feds Say

Man charged with interstate transport of half a million dollars of stolen onions and potatoes, feds say

A Florida man faces multiple charges related to a scheme to steal more than half a million dollars in produce, according to federal authorities. On March 10, 2026, officials announced the arrest of Jason Canals, 39, of Spring Hill, Florida, on eight counts of interstate transport of stolen property, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Canals is accused of taking part in multiple schemes to defraud produce …

Florida man arrested for multiple produce fraud schemes

Jason Canals, 39, of Spring Hill, FL, has been arrested and charged with eight counts of interstate transport of stolen property, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida. According to the indictment, Canals perpetrated multiple schemes to defraud wholesale produce companies. It alleges that in one scheme, Canals, without permission, used a company’s name and email signature block to communicate to victim companies req…