Convicted California Contractor Charged With Grand Theft For Copping Cash For Contracting Work While On Pre-Sentencing Release For Earlier Conviction

The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office recently announced:

• The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office Specialized Prosecution Unit arrested Timothy Shaeffer, 62, in the City of Highland. Shaeffer was found to be in violation of the terms of his Plea Agreement accepted by the Superior Court on July 22, 2008. Shaeffer was granted release from custody to handle personal matters prior to sentencing, which was scheduled for October 6, 2008. The temporary release from custody was granted on the condition that he not act as a contractor or designer.

• The District Attorney’s Office received information that Shaeffer was operating in the capacity of a contractor and soliciting contracting work in the City of Highland and the City of Redlands. A Felony Warrant was issued on August 27, 2008, for his arrest for additional felony charges of Grand Theft and committing a felony during release from custody on his own recognizance. Shaeffer was arrested on the warrant when he returned to the victim's residence in the hopes of soliciting more money for contracting work. Bail was set at $250,000.

For the press release, see Highland Contractor Arrested for Grand Theft.