Two men accused of scamming homeowners on Long Island: NCPD
FLORAL PARK, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Two men posing as licensed contractors were charged Monday with allegedly ripping off Long Island homeowners.
David Young, 31, of Philadelphia and 25-year-old Adam Turner, who is homeless, targeted mostly elderly residents in Floral Park with their phony company "Top Line Masonry," according to the Nassau County Police Department.
According to police, the duo handed out fliers in the neighborhood and offered to perform construction on homes and roofs. They then defrauded the victims by falsely reporting or causing more damage to the property.
Floral Park Police arrested the men Monday afternoon after officers recognized their White Ford pickup truck used in previous crimes.
Both defendants are charged with criminal mischief in the second degree, two counts of scheme to defraud in the first degree, attempted scheme to defraud in the first degree, conspiracy in the fifth degree, and peddling/soliciting. Additionally, defendant David Young is charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument.
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