Tracy Davenport, 51, was sentenced Monday to federal prison after pleading guilty to defrauding more than 50 customers through her pool business.
Davenport received a sentence of five years and three months on 11 counts of wire fraud, one count of bankruptcy fraud and five counts of money laundering. After her prison term, she will serve three years of supervised release and must pay $3,398,536.75 in restitution.
She entered her guilty plea February 19, following an indictment that included 19 additional federal charges. The federal case came after she was sentenced to six years in prison in state court.
Federal prosecutors said Davenport’s company, Davenport Extreme Pools and Spas Inc., persuaded customers in the Louisville area to sign pool-installation contracts and put down large upfront payments. Investigators alleged the money was then spent on things other than what was promised.
U.S. Attorney Kyle Bumgarner said the fraud caused victims financial hardship and emotional distress. He said Davenport repeatedly lied to customers while knowing she had taken their money.
There is no parole in the federal system.
In 2024, Davenport was indicted in connection with allegations that she took money from two Bullitt County families but did not build their pools. She also pleaded guilty in Floyd County to felony theft and fraud charges, and multiple lawsuits have been filed against the business. One lawsuit alleges customer funds were used for lavish vacations to Las Vegas, personal cosmetic surgeries, a six-figure recreational vehicle, and the purchase of an expensive pleasure cruising lake boat.
Source: WAVE
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