Crime & Safety
Bristol Police Arrest Man Accused Of Conning Woman Out Of $3,500
Police said the woman hired the man for a bathroom project, gave him a $3,500-deposit, then he cashed it and cut off communication with her.
BRISTOL, RI — Bristol police arrested a man over the weekend they said tricked an 81-year-old woman into giving him $3,500.
Richard McDermott, 38, was charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and exploitation of the elderly.
Police said the woman hired McDermott to renovate her bathroom. She gave him a $3,500-deposit upfront for the work, according to police.
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Police said McDermott stopped all communications with the woman after cashing her check.
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