Dillsburg man charged with home improvement fraud, theft after refusing to replace homeowner’s windows
CARROLL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — A Dillsburg man was arrested and charged with theft and home improvement fraud after refusing to replace a homeowner’s windows despite collecting a deposit.
According to Carroll Township Police, in April 2023, 66-year-old William Finkbone was hired by a Carroll Township homeowner to replace their windows, providing a deposit of over $3,900 to secure the necessary materials. However, police say Finkbone allegedly failed to order the materials and refused to return the deposit despite the homeowner’s requests.
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Police say for a year, Finkbone allegedly offered multiple excuses for the delay, but no work was completed. As a result, Finkbone has been charged with Home Improvement Fraud, Theft by Deception, and Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Funds.
Bail was set at $20,000, which Finkbone posted, and he is currently awaiting his preliminary hearing on November 1 at 9 a.m.
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