Christopher Russell Arrested for Home Improvement Fraud in Delaware
Delaware State Police have arrested 46-year-old Christopher Russell from Milton, Delaware, on charges of home improvement fraud following an extensive investigation.
The investigation, which began in March 2024, was conducted by Troop 3 and Troop 4 Financial Crimes Detectives. They discovered that Russell, operating under the name of Great Outdoors Sunrooms and Shade Solutions, had signed contracts with five victims across Kent and Sussex Counties for various construction projects. Russell reportedly received over $118,000 in payments but failed to start or complete the work in each case.
After obtaining warrants for his arrest, Russell voluntarily turned himself in to authorities at Troop 7 on October 18, 2024. He was subsequently arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on a $23,000 unsecured bond.
Russell is facing multiple felony charges, including:
Home Improvement Fraud (Value between $50,000 and $100,000)
Home Improvement Fraud ($1,500 or More)
Home Improvement Fraud by False Pretense ($1,500 or More)
Home Improvement Fraud by False Pretense ($1,500 or More, Victim Over 62) – 2 counts
Theft Over $1,500, Victim Over 62 – 2 counts
Theft Over $1,500 – 2 counts
Theft by False Pretense Over $1,500
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek justice for the victims involved.