Dover man arrested for home improvement fraud
Delaware State Police have arrested 59-year-old Stephen Kurtz of Dover for home improvement fraud and felony theft.
Beginning in November 2025, troopers began investigating Kurtz. Troopers learned that Kurtz had signed a contract with a 64-year-old Rehoboth Beach man in February 2025 to do construction work and received more than $38,000 in payments. Kurtz allegedly never completed the work, and the victim’s money was not reimbursed. A warrant was obtained for his arrest.
Kurtz was arrested Jan. 7, and charged with home improvement fraud by false pretense and theft of $1,500 or greater when the victim is 62 years or older. Both are felonies.
Kurtz was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $10,000 unsecured bond.
Troopers are asking anyone who may have been defrauded by Kurtz in a similar manner to contact Troop 4 Financial Crimes at 302-856-5850. Information may also be provided by sending a private facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
