Delaware
Delaware man accused of taking thousands in home improvement fraud
Delaware State Police have arrested a man for home improvement fraud following multiple investigations.
According to police, in February 2023, detectives began investigating Frank Stiles, 51, of Millsboro for home improvement fraud.
Police said Stiles operated under multiple business names, including Heron Creek Landscaping and Pools, Premier Pools and Spas, Regal Water LLC, and Stiles Group LLC.
During the investigations, police said detectives learned that Stiles had signed contracts with sixteen victims to install in-ground swimming pools and do other outdoor construction and received over $1,500,000 in payments.
In all cases, Stile either never began or never completed these projects, police said.
Detectives obtained warrants for his arrest, and on Oct. 7, 2024, Stiles turned himself in, according to police.
Police said Stiles has been charged with seven felony counts of Theft Where Property Value is $100,000 or More, four felony counts of Theft Where Property Value is $50,000 – $100,000, Theft $1,500 or More where the Victim is 62 or Older, four felony counts of Theft by False Pretense Over $1,500, seven felony counts of Home Improvement Fraud $100,000 or More, six felony counts of Home Improvement Fraud, $50,000 – $100,000, Home Improvement Fraud where the Victim is 62 or Older, two felony counts of Home Improvement Fraud by False Pretense over $1,500, two felony counts of Home Improvement Fraud over $1,500 and two felony counts of Issuing a Bad Check Equal or Over $1,500.
Detectives are now asking anyone who may have been defrauded by Stiles in a similar manner to please contact Troop 4 Financial Crimes Unit by calling 302-856-5850.
Delaware
Buffalo woman pleads guilty to charges in connection with vandalism at The Terrace at Delaware Park
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with vandalism at The Terrace at Delaware Park in October 2025.
The Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced that 40-year-old Stacy M. Matthews pleaded guilty before Buffalo City Court Judge Rebecca Town to one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.
Erie County District Attorney’s Office
According to the DA, on October 16, 2025, Matthews drove six juveniles under her care to a business on Lincoln Parkway, and the juveniles, between the ages of 10 and 16, intentionally vandalized outdoor furniture and windows, causing approximately $2,000 in damage to the property.
The DA said that as a condition of the plea, Matthews signed a Confession of Judgment to pay $2,000 in restitution to the victim. Matthews faces a maximum of 364 days in jail when she is sentenced on June 9, 2026 and a temporary order of protection, issued on behalf of the property owner, remains in effect.
7 News spoke with Mike Shatzel, co-owner of The Terrace at Delaware Park, where the vandalism occurred, last October.
“It’s just disturbing that people have nothing better to do than come and just destroy things,” Shatzel said in October.
You can watch our previous story below.
WATCH: The Terrace at Delaware Park vandalized multiple times over the last two weeks
The Terrace at Delaware Park vandalized multiple times over the last two weeks
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:58AM
RADNOR TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — A multimillion-dollar home went up in flames in Delaware County.
Heavy flames burned through the house along the 800 block of Lesley Drive in Radnor Township.
Action News has been told that everyone inside the home made it out safely.
The fire appeared to start in the attic, and went to three alarms, as smoke and flames continued to pour from the roof.
It took over two hours to get things under control.
The home is said to be a total loss.
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