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Home Builder Defrauded Multiple Contractors In Capital Region, Police Say
A home builder in the region is accused of failing to pay contractors for their work, in one case knowingly issuing a bad check, authorities said.
Aaron Godlewski, age 31, of Altamont, was arrested Tuesday, June 13, on suspicion of fraud and other charges, according to New York State Police.
Troopers were initially contacted in early May 2023 by a contractor who claimed he was issued a bad check by Godlewski, who was acting as a home builder and general contractor for Godlewski Builders LLC.
Investigators determined that Godlewski had been hired by multiple people in New Scotland, Altamont…
NY Duo Nabbed After 500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From CT Restaurant, Police
Two New York men have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than 500 gallons of used cooking oil at a Connecticut restaurant.
The men, both from Westchester County, were stopped in Litchfield County in Harwinton around 5:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12.
According to Connecticut State Police, the duo, identified as Yonkers residents Jeyson Santiago, age 25, and Isaac Then, age 25, were stopped after troopers received a 911 call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked near a restaurant in Harwinton.
Troopers located the vehicle fleeing the scene, but were able to stop it on Route 8. Troopers de…