NYSP: Schenectady man charged with grand larceny

New York State Police arrested James Butler, 31, of Schenectady, for two counts of third-degree grand larceny on February 23.

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police report that they arrested James Butler, 31, of Schenectady, for two counts of third-degree grand larceny on February 23. Police say he surrendered himself to the State Police of Queensbury where he was arrested and processed on both charges.

Troopers say they received complaints from a Saratoga County resident and a Warren County resident about contractor theft in January. The troopers report that the investigation determined Butler owned and operated a company by the name of "Trust a Fence."

In the summer and fall of 2023, Butler was reportedly hired by these residents and allegedly received more than $15,000 combined as payment for contracted fence installations. Butler is accused of never starting either project and failing to return the two victim's money. He was arraigned at the Warren County Centralized Arraignment Part court and then released.