Elderly financial exploitation arrests made in Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo.
Josh Harrison, 41, of Carthage and William Lovell, 29, of Liberty were arrested by Joplin police. They were taken into custody for not having a business license and property destruction. Harrison is charged with financial exploitation of the elderly. Lovell also has two Newton County warrants.

Officers say they had the woman pay $270 upfront to work on her driveway. They came back a week later and asked for another $150 to finish the project. Both men are being held in the Joplin City Jail.

Police advise people to not pay in advance, and not to pay in full until the project is completed. Also check with the city to see if your contractors are licensed and bonded.

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Elderly financial exploitation arrests made in Joplin