Popeyes worker nabbed after using customer's card to fund inmate's commissary spree

cbs12.com · By Sophie Pendrill · 2025-04-15T15:40:23.000Z

by Sophie PendrillTue, April 15, 2025 at 11:40 AMChaniqua Richberg, 48, a Popeyes drive-thru employee, has been accused of using a customer's credit card to fund a Florida inmate's commissary. (FCSO)PALM COAST, Fla. (CBS12) — A Popeyes employee in Palm Coast has been arrested for allegedly using a customer's credit card for fraudulent transactions to pay for an inmate's commissary. “This woman thought she could get away with stealing from a customer and giving money to a state prison inmate,” said Sheriff Rick Staly.The Flagler County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) said that on March 20, a drive-through Popeye's customer saw Chaniqua Richberg charging their credit card twice: once for the actual order and a second time on a cell phone. See also: 'My legs don't work, bro': Driver's escape attempt ends in fiery crash in Vero BeachThe victim later discovered an unauthorized charge of $311.90 and notified FCSO.FCSO said that Richberg, 48, used the funds for a commissary payment for an inmate at Apalachee Correctional Institution in Sneads, Florida.According to the report, Richberg was arrested on April 11 and stands accused of Fraudulent Use of Personal ID Information and Credit Card FraudFind more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. Sign up for our newsletter to get the day's top headlines delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video.