LAS VEGAS (KSNV) – The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) has announced the arrest of Gabriel Adame, 50, a contractor accused of defrauding homeowners—many of them seniors—out of more than $250,000.
Adame allegedly collected large upfront payments for home improvement projects but never completed the work. His arrest followed a disciplinary hearing on June 26, where victims testified against him.
A Trail of Fraudulent Activity
Adame’s contractor licenses were revoked on January 29, 2024, after he was found guilty of multiple violations related to 21 consumer complaints. He now faces felony charges, including:
$65,000 theft (senior homeowner) – Category B felony
$32,269 theft (senior homeowner) – Category B felony
$90,180 theft (senior homeowner) – Category B felony
$60,034 theft – Category B felony
$5,202 theft (senior homeowner) – Category C felony
If convicted on all counts, Adame could face up to 85 years in prison.
