Contractor arrested in connection to possible construction fraud [Video]

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A formerly licensed contractor was arrested in connection to construction fraud valued at over a quarter of a million dollars, according to officials.

Gabriel Raymundo Adame, owner of Adame Construction, was arrested by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on five felony charges and has had his license revoked by the Nevada State Contractors Board.

An NSCB investigation found consistent business practices of charging homeowners significantly large down payments for home remodel projects before any work began. Many of the victims were senior citizens, which carries a heightened penalty when found guilty.

The charges Adame faces include:

• Theft of $65,000 – Senior homeowner
• Theft of $32,269.19 – Senior homeowner
• Theft of $90,180.00 – Senior homeowner
• Theft of $60,034.97
• Theft of $5202.80 – Senior homeowner

U.S. Army Veteran Adrian Pitts is a homeowner who lost $65,000 to Adame. He said he’s relieved with the arrest because he feared Adame was going to get away with his crimes. “We cannot thank the Nevada State Contractors …