HONESDALE Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell announced the arrest of Joshua W. Johnson, 39, of Hawley PA. Johnson is charged with Theft by Deception, Criminal Mischief and Receiving advance payment for services and fails to perform.
On or about June 2021, Johnson was hired to do construction and renovation work on a home in Lake Ariel PA. However, Johnson performed minimal work and shoddy work to the point it was recommended to the homeowner that the residence must be torn down.
Magisterial District Judge set bail at $25,000.00 unsecured. A central court date is set for June 8, 2022.