In an unfortunate turn of events that unfolded in Bristol, a local contractor found himself in the spotlight following accusations of home improvement fraud. The court charged him, subsequent to his alleged failure in completing a pool servicing project that he had previously been compensated for.
Michael Kenyon, 46, a resident of Vergennes, is the man whom these accusations are targeted at. The allegations surfaced, following an extensive investigation conducted by the Vermont State Police. These originated from claims made by a Bristol local, 32-year-old Caitlynn Pecor, who alleges that Kenyon failed to fulfil a contract he was engaged to perform concerning pool services.
A scenario of unfulfilled professional services seems to have stirred up the incident as Kenyon is said to have received a deposit from Pecor to carry out this project via his operating entity, Valley Pool and Spa Service LLC. However, despite the transfer of funds, he is alleged to have never brought the project to completion.
The narrative gets further complicated as it is stated that over a prolonged stretch of time, Pecor found herself making repeated attempts to make contact with Kenyon. Her intent was to persuade him to either complete the project that had been left in limbo or to return the deposit that she had initially made. However, these attempts proved futile, pushing the relationship between the client and contractor on rocky grounds.
Her efforts fell on deaf ears, with Kenyon failing to provide the promised services and also neglecting to refund the money that was handed to him as per the agreement. His silence and inaction not only resulted in the loss of the deposit for his client but also left her in a challenging situation having made payment for a service that was never delivered.
The resulting situation led to an investigation being carried out by the Vermont State Police. The investigation resulted in significant consequences for Kenyon. He was served with a citation requiring his appearance at the Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division. He has been commanded to present himself before the court on Dec. 30 at 12:30 p.m.
As a result of these allegations and the evidence gathered, Kenyon now faces criminal charges. The primary allegation is that of Home Improvement Fraud, a serious charge that aims to protect consumers from predatory service providers. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of following through on contractual obligations and the potential legal consequences when these are not met.
While this case continues to unfold, all parties involved eagerly await the ruling, given its potential implications for the use of contractors in the region. Their hope is that such an incident serves as a deterrent to others who might consider engaging in fraudulent activities.
The residents of Bristol and Vergennes now look to the courts with great anticipation, awaiting the judgment that will ascertain the innocence or guilt of Kenyon. It is a case that has flagged significant concerns regarding the ethics of home service providers in the area, sparking a dialogue about the necessity of establishing mechanisms to ensure the consumer rights are protected.
