A Johnstown gentleman was arraigned on Tuesday, accused of accepting $31,400 from a Jackson Township couple in June 2018 for residence advancement work that was hardly ever done, authorities reported.
Colin O’Donnell, 35, doing organization as O’Donnell Contracting, LLC, was charged with violating the property enhancement defense act, property improvement fraud and theft by deception.
According to a prison complaint submitted by Jackson Township police, O’Donnell contracted with the Moshannon Drive couple to develop an addition with work to get started in August 2018.
O’Donnell cashed the look at in June, but no get the job done was began, the criticism stated.
O’Donnell told the few that delays have been the consequence of scheduling problems with the engineer and designer, permit delays and inclement weather, the grievance mentioned.
Law enforcement claimed they identified that no constructing products were obtained and no permits ended up attained via the township.
“An skilled contractor would know how to use for a allow as perfectly as coordinate with the right agencies,” the complaint reported.
O’Donnell was arraigned by District Decide Mary Ann Zanghi, of Vinco, and released on $75,000 unsecured bond.
Patrick Buchnowski is a reporter for The Tribune-Democrat. He can be achieved at 532-5061. Abide by him on Twitter @PatBuchnowskiTD.
