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Montgomery County Man Sentenced for Home Improvement Fraud

Montgomery County Man Sentenced for Home Improvement Fraud

**Harrisburg, PA** – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Jared Wyllie, 48, from Montgomery County, was sentenced to three to six years in state prison alongside two years of probation for failing to complete home improvement work. The victims collectively lost more than $156,000 due to his actions, and Wyllie has been ordered to pay this amount back in restitution.

An investigation revealed that between 2021 and 2022, Wyllie operated under the business name PROjex, LLC. He entered into contracts with four different homeowners, taking upfront payments while misusing another contractor’s license information. Several victims testified in court, including one who had to sell their home at a loss after paying over $100,000 for incomplete repairs.

Wyllie falsely claimed to be a licensed and registered contractor but had no contractor number under his name or business. The first complaints reported substandard repairs, with losses exceeding $16,400. Another victim contracted him for roof repairs costing $27,900.10, but Wyllie only installed a plastic tarp after promising roof repairs and collecting additional funds.

Attorney General Sunday emphasized the importance of consumers conducting research before hiring

Montgomery County Woman Wins $50,000 on Lottery Scratch-Off

Montgomery County Woman Wins $50,000 on Lottery Scratch-Off

**Germantown, MD** – A Montgomery County woman recently won $50,000 on the Mega Money scratch-off ticket.

The restaurant worker discovered her win through a $30 instant ticket, revealing multiple $5,000 and $500 prizes. This Germantown resident has expressed plans to deposit her winnings in a bank.

Her winning ticket was purchased at Sugarloaf Wine Cellar, located at 12955 Wisteria Drive in Germantown.

The Mega Money scratch-off game was launched in April and still has many prizes available, including five $50,000 second-tier prizes and multiple lower-tier prizes ranging from $30 to $5,000. Only one of the five $2 million top prizes has been claimed so far by a Southern Anne Arundel County resident.

Montgomery County Police Target DUIs During Holidays

Montgomery County Police Target DUIs During Holidays

**Montgomery County, MD** – The Montgomery County Police Department has announced that its Alcohol Holiday Task Force will focus on addressing alcohol-related offenses throughout the holiday season.

In the week of Monday to Thursday, task force officers arrested 43 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The arrests are part of an intensified effort to ensure roadway safety as holiday activities increase.

These figures exclude additional arrests made by routine patrol officers during their standard duties. Consequently, the total number of DUI arrests in the county for this period is higher than the reported 43.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed about public safety efforts via the Montgomery County Police Department’s official channels. They can follow ongoing initiatives using hashtags #MCPNews, #ImpairedDrivingEnforcement, and #NHTSA on social media platforms.