According to police reports, a 28-year-old man from Berlin, Jesse Reeder, is facing charges of home improvement fraud after an incident involving an 82-year-old Plainfield resident, Melinda Vieux. On November 30, 2025, law enforcement received a complaint stating that Vieux had paid Reeder approximately $9,000 for a renovation project. However, the work was not completed, and Reeder did not refund the money.
Following the investigation, Reeder was issued a citation on January 3, 2026, requiring him to appear in court. He is charged with home improvement fraud, according to police. The case is set to be heard at the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on January 29, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
These charges are allegations at this stage, and the legal proceedings may evolve as the case progresses.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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