Man faces additional charges in renovation and repair scams
Posted Sep 28, 2025 05:18:18 PM.
Last Updated Sep 29, 2025 11:28:41 AM.
A man who police have charged after a series of renovation and repair scams targeting seniors is now facing 22 additional charges.
Halifax Regional Police arrested and charged 65-year-old James Robert Dwyer on Sept. 15 and charged him with the following:
- Fraud under $5,000 (x4);
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (x4);
- Mislead police by diverting suspicion; and
- Fraudulent or misleading receipt.
The charges came after a series of renovation and repair scams were reported to have occurred between July 8 and Aug. 18.
Officials describe the man as white, with a bald head, crooked teeth and clean-shaven. He speaks with a Newfoundland accent and has used several false names, including John Andrews, John, Robert Squires, Andrews and Bob Andrews.
Police say he collects a deposit but does not return to complete the service.
On Sept. 23, police laid additional charges, including 11 counts of fraud under $5,000 and 11 counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Police are cautioning the public to verify any contractor’s credentials before entering into a service agreement.
