Going Rogue: El Paso Mechanic Overcharges Client, Lands in Jail.

Going Rogue: El Paso Mechanic Overcharges Client, Lands in Jail.

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A 29-year-old man, Johnny Justin Flores, was arrested in El Paso, Texas, after allegedly charging a truck driver nearly three times the agreed price for repair services.

The driver had hired Flores for a $1,200 job after finding his business online.

But after paying on time, Flores refused to release the truck, falsely claiming the payment was late and demanding nearly $3,600.

Deputies responded to the dispute and recovered the vehicle after obtaining a search warrant.

Flores now faces charges of deceptive business practices and theft of property, with a bond set at $15,000.

The case has sparked concern over predatory service scams targeting commercial drivers passing through the area.