WINTER HAVEN -- Four people are facing felony charges after Polk deputies say they caught them selling Amazon Fire sticks that were modified to receive streaming services without paying for them, a practice known as "jail breaking".
They visited the International Market World flea market in Auburndale after getting a tip. They found signs advertising the practice. Among those arrested:
71-year-old Lorinda Holm of Lakeland. According to undercover detectives she sold them two modified Fire Sticks for $107 each. Helm allegedly told them she "jail breaks" the devices herself and does the same for other devices brought to her by customers.
88-Year-old Bongwoo Roe is accused of selling three modified devices to detectives.
34 year old Luis Vasquez is charged with "advertising to promote the sale of an intercept device," a third degree felony. He is the only suspect in this case with a prior criminal history.
59 year old Grace Yarbrough is also charged with advertising to promote the sale of an intercept device. Detectives say she sold them three modified Fire Sticks.
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