Key West Woman Convicted in Identity and Credit Card Fraud Case
A Monroe County jury found Jennifer Ann Brasfield guilty of fraudulent use of personal identification information and credit card fraud following local prosecution. The conviction underscores the risks of identity theft in Key West and highlights interagency cooperation to protect residents and visitors.
On November 24, 2025, the Office of the State Attorney for the 16th Judicial Circuit announced that Jennifer Ann Brasfield, 36, of Key West, was found guilty of fraudulent use of personal identification information and credit card fraud after mid November proceedings in Monroe County. The conviction follows a local prosecution that the office said was built on evidence gathered during a coordinated investigation.
Prosecutors said that the investigation involved multiple cooperating agencies, and that public safety messaging accompanied the announcement to warn residents about scams and identity protection. The case was handled locally by the state attorney for the 16th Judicial Circuit, reflecting the circuit office role in prosecuting financial crimes that affect the community.
Sentencing will follow statutory guidelines and will be scheduled by the court. The state attorney's announcement did not release a sentencing date or detail the potential penalties, only that the normal legal process will determine the final disposition. The outcome of the trial now moves the matter to the sentencing phase and to any possible restitution or civil follow up.
For Monroe County residents, the conviction serves as a reminder that identity theft and credit card fraud can have tangible local impacts. Key West relies heavily on tourism and on a transient population, factors that can complicate investigations and increase opportunities for fraud. Local law enforcement and the state attorney emphasized interagency coordination, which is often necessary when fraudulent schemes cross municipal lines or involve out of area accounts.
The announcement included guidance about protecting personal information and reporting suspicious activity to authorities. While the exact investigative steps were not detailed, the emphasis on cooperation signals that prosecutors and law enforcement are prioritizing financial crimes that affect households and small businesses across the county.
Residents concerned about possible fraud are encouraged to monitor their accounts, secure personal documents, and report suspected identity theft to local law enforcement and consumer protection agencies. The conviction of Brasfield demonstrates that local prosecution can result in accountability, and it highlights the continuing need for vigilance in a community where residents and visitors alike manage sensitive financial transactions.
