Active warrants out for two wanted for alleged contractor fraud, NOPD

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Arrest warrants have been issued for two men the New Orleans Police Department says are wanted for committing contractor fraud.

The NOPD is searching for 51-year-old  Clarence A. Harrell and 64-year-old Conrad White after officers earned that on July 30, 2020, Harrell who reportedly did not have the proper licensing from the State of Louisiana, allegedly presented a forged and altered contract to obtain a permit to perform home renovations.

Officers say Harrell hired White for the project, who reportedly collected and cashed three checks, without authorization, totaling more than $19,000 all written out to the victim and Harrell’s company.

The issued warrants claim officers are searching for Harrell for charges of:

•  residential contractor fraud over $25,000
• filing false public records
• forgery

White is wanted solely for residential contractor fraud over $25.000.

Anyone with additional information on the whereabouts of either wanted suspect is urged to contact NOPD White Collar Crimes Unit detectives at 504-658-5334. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

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