DSP News Release:  Ocean View Man Defrauds Elderly Victim of $106,000 

Location: 

• 37000 block Mississippi Drive Ocean View, De (Plantation Park)

DATE and TIME:  

• Between November 2008 to present

Victim(s):

• 60 year old Ocean View woman

Suspect and Arrest Warrant Information:

·        John L. Powell-60 Ocean View, De

• Theft Where the Property Value is $100,000 or More
• New Construction Fraud Loss is More than $100,000

 Resume:

Ocean View-Delaware State Police Fraud investigators have obtained arrest warrants for John L. Powell-60 of Ocean View Delaware after being contacted by a 60 year old Ocean View woman. 

Powell is accused of defrauding the 60 year old Ocean View woman of $106,000 after he failed to complete the building of her house.  Powell was contracted out by the victim in December of 2008, and to date has not completed construction of the Ocean View woman’s residence. 

August 2, 2011 Delaware State Police obtained an arrest warrant for Powell consisting of Theft and New Construction Fraud Loss of more than $100,000.  State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Powell. 

To offer information regarding this investigation, please contact the Delaware State Police at 302-856-5850 ext 257.

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Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). 

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Tipsters may also call to provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.