Saturday, October 06, 2007

New Jersey Contractor Convicted Of Stealing $375K+ From Customers

The Asbury Park Press reports:
  • A 47-year-old home improvement contractor from Point Pleasant Beach has been convicted of stealing more than $375,000 from three homeowners, authorities said.
    Following a three-week trial in state Superior Court, Monmouth County, Mark A. Tracey, 47, was found guilty Thursday of five counts of theft by deception and three counts of theft of services. [...] Those homeowners had contracted with Tracey's business for home improvements, including remodeling and new construction. They paid for the work, which was started, but not completed, the news release said. Tracey also did not pay three subcontractors who completed jobs he hired them to perform, according to the Prosecutor's Office.

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