05/13/2026
PRESS RELEASE
On March 26th, 2026, Investigators from the Parker County Sheriffâs Office obtained five (5) felony arrest warrants for Dustin Ryan Whitley, the owner of 760 Homes and Construction. Sheriff Russ Authier said that Whitley was accused of fraud and theft from at least one family who hired Whitley to build a home in north Parker County. Sheriff Authier said that at the same time Whitley was allegedly stealing from his client, he defrauded several sub-contracting companies and individuals operating throughout Parker County and the surrounding area.
Sergeant Shane Cartwright, Public Information Officer for the Parker County Sheriffâs Office explained that a lengthy investigation into the business activities of Whitley and his company 760 Homes and Construction, revealed that Whitley was hired to build a home in Parker County, and while doing so, allegedly made several withdrawals from the victimâs building account for items like concrete, roofing material, siding, windows, and appliances totaling $52,854.40 dollars, all of which were never purchased. Bank records revealed Whitley had co-mingled several victimsâ monies from numerous project accounts, all the while making withdrawals for personal purchases unrelated to company business. It was learned that Whitley had failed to pay at least four (4) local contractors for services totaling $42,488.90 dollars. On March 30th, 2026, Whitley turned himself into the Parker County Sheriffâs Office where he was remanded to the custody of the Parker County Jail with bonds totaling $90,000.00 dollars.
UPDATE
Following the initial arrest of Whitley, additional victims continued to come forward. On April 7th, 2026, a new investigation revealed Whitley owed a Parker County based subcontractor $63,032.15 dollars for services rendered. Investigators learned that Whitley never paid the victim any money but did, however, provide the victim with a stolen skid-steer tractor as payment. This victim provided proof that they had worked for Whitley on numerous jobs and never received any monetary payment. The victim was unaware the skid-steer was stolen. Investigators were able to locate, and return the stolen skid-steer to its rightful owner.
On April 8th, 2026, an additional investigation revealed that Whitley was hired to build a detached garage at a residence in east Parker County. This victim provided four payments to Whitley totaling $85,511.45 dollars for building materials and labor. It was discovered that Whitley withheld payment to at least three subcontractors involved in this project. Bank records again showed that Whitley had co-mingled various clientâs monies and was withdrawing funds intended to pay for the project for personal use. On May 12th, while attending a court hearing in Weatherford, Investigators arrested Whitley for a second time. The new charges brought against Whitley are for (1) Theft of Service, greater than $30,000.00 lesser $150,000.00, a 3rd degree felony, and (2) Misapplication of Trust Funds, also a 3rd degree felony. Whitley is once again in the Parker County Jail with bonds totaling $60,000.00.
If you, or someone you know in Parker County, have fallen victim to this shady contractor or some other bogus construction scheme please contact the Parker County Sheriffâs Office.
