(Marcy, NY – Feb. 1, 2015) On Jan. 31 State Police in Marcy arrested 57 year-old, Steven A. Olender from Pinecrest Road, Whitesboro for one count of third-degree Grand Larceny (D-Felony), one count of fourth-degree Grand Larceny (E-Felony), and first-degree Scheme to Defraud (E-Felony).
Investigation revealed that Olender, operating as a self-employed contractor took money from multiple victims in Oneida County to complete various constructional upgrades and home improvements. These jobs were never completed and the money was never returned to the victims. The total estimated value of loss is approximately $6,100.
Olender was arraigned in the Village of New York Mills Court and released. He was set to return to the City of Utica Court Feb. 2.
Anyone who feels they have been involved in a similar incident involving Olender is requested to contact SP Marcy BCI (315)-736-8802.