Eugene Builder Admits Taking More Than $850,000 for Newport Townhouses That Were Never Built

EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene builder, who defrauded owners of vacant lots in Newport of more than $850,000, is now facing 20 years in prison.

David Paul Williams (46) appeared in the Portland U.S. District Court yesterday after pleading guilty to wire fraud. He will be sentenced on December 22, 2026.

According to court records, Williams entered into agreements with owners to build townhouses on their vacant lots in Newport…

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