FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — A man is facing multiple charges after Fernandina Beach police said he ate at restaurants there and skipped out on paying his tabs.
Steven Hammack is facing four counts of Defrauding an Innkeeper.
“Between December 23, 2025, and January 25, 2026, several of our local restaurants were targeted by a habitual Dine and Dasher,” a Wednesday police social media post states.
Police credit a thorough investigation by patrol squads leading to Hammack’s arrest on Jan. 27, the post states.
“We know our restaurants work hard to serve this community and we are committed to protecting our local businesses,” the post states.
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