A Philadelphia man is facing multiple felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he accepted more than $17,000 for a home improvement project in Schuylkill County but failed to complete the work and later allegedly admitted to using the money for personal expenses.
According to court documents filed by Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, Scott David Miller, 34, of Philadelphia, has been charged with Home Improvement Fraud – Advance Payment, Theft by Deception, Deceptive Business Practices, and Receiving Stolen Property, all third-degree felonies.
Police allege the investigation began after a Schuylkill County resident hired Miller and “New Massey” Construction to perform approximately 1,400 to 2,200 square feet of patio and retaining wall work at a property in South Manheim Township in June 2025. According to an affidavit of probable cause, the victim signed a contract with Miller on June 17, 2025, and later made several payments totaling $17,000 for the project…