Orange Beach, AL. — (GSN) — Two individuals from Orange Beach, the McNiders, owners of Southern Justice Marine & Sales LLC, are facing heightened legal scrutiny after being named in a formal indictment. The pair were arrested and taken to Baldwin County Jail for processing. They have since been released.

The case, which was initially reported by Natalie Williamson of Fox10 News, stated a grand jury has indicted two Baldwin County business owners on multiple financial crime charges.

Recent civil court records reveal that two of the alleged victims identified in the indictment recently secured civil judgments against the McNiders and Southern Justice Marine & Sales LLC. These judgments follow a series of legal disputes involving business operations and contractual agreements related to marine sales and services.

Official records show the business being located in Bear Point of Orange Beach. Two separate complaints filed earlier this year state they paid deposits in December 2025 to have boatlifts built. One says he paid $10,000. Another says he paid $14,000. Neither of the projects were ever built and the deposits were not returned.

Records indicate they both face 6 charges, including Financial Exploitation of the Elderly 1st degree.

In light of these proceedings, community members and consumer advocates advise exercising caution when engaging in financial transactions or hiring service providers, emphasizing the necessity of verifying credentials and legal standing to avoid deceptive practices.

The arrest and indictment do not represent guilt. An arraignment is scheduled for early 2027.