Wildwood Crest Contractor Charged With Theft

Ocean City NJ

24 August, 2021

1:42 PM

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CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — A contractor has been charged with theft of more than $200,000 and not completing construction work, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland said Tuesday. Sutherland said the Cape May County Department of Consumer Affairs has received multiple complaints regarding John Ferry, 57, of Wildwood Crest. Following an investigation, Ferry was arrested and charged on Aug. 18 with taking more than $200,000 from three separate clients and not completing construction work that was agreed upon. Ferry was processed and released on a summons pending court proceedings. Anyone with information related to the investigation or any alleged theft by a building contractor can contact the Cape May County Department of Consumer Affairs at 609-886-2903 or the Prosecutor's Office at 609-465-1135. Keep up to date with what's happening in your community by subscribing to your local Patch newsletter here.