Sunday, December 23, 2007

Failure To Complete Work Leads To Arrest Of Repair Contractor

In Harrington, Delaware, WBOC-TV Channel 16 reports:
  • Harrington police have arrested a 49-year-old Smyrna man for home improvement fraud. Police [...] charged Steven M. Hewes for one count of home improvement fraud. Police say that on Nov. 5 they were notified of an agreement between Hewes and the victim to remodel the victim's home. According to police, the victim paid Hewes a down payment, however, Hewes failed to complete the work.

Source: Smyrna Man Charged With Home Improvement Fraud.

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