RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Beckley man is facing multiple felony charges in Raleigh County after state police allege he took thousands of dollars from elderly homeowners for construction work that was never completed.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Raleigh County Magistrate Court, Adam Quesenberry, 32, is charged with two counts of obtaining money by false pretenses, two counts of grand larceny, and two counts of financial exploitation of an elderly person.
West Virginia State Police Trooper J.K. Farmer said the investigation began after a fraud complaint was received in November 2025 involving a roofing project at a residence in Raleigh County.
Investigators allege Quesenberry, operating under the name “Quesenberry Construction,” presented himself as a licensed and bonded contractor and provided an estimate to replace the home’s roof.
Court documents state that Quesenberry proposed a contract totaling $14,000, which included materials, labor, and warranties.
The agreement called for a 75 percent down payment of $10,500, with the remaining balance due upon completion. The down payment was paid by check, which investigators say Quesenberry signed and cashed the same day.
According to the complaint, work was scheduled to begin in early October and be completed by mid-October. However, investigators allege the work never started and no roofing materials were delivered.
The complaint details a series of text messages in which Quesenberry cited repeated delays involving material delivery and scheduling issues.
The alleged victims later contacted a local home improvement store and were informed that no materials had been ordered under Quesenberry’s name or theirs. Investigators also determined that Quesenberry’s West Virginia contractor’s license had been suspended prior to the contract being signed.
When the alleged victims requested a refund, the complaint states that Quesenberry failed to return the money and provided various explanations for why he was unable to do so.
Attempts to resolve the matter through third-party communication were unsuccessful, according to investigators.
Trooper Farmer reported that Quesenberry admitted during a phone conversation that he could not repay the funds, citing personal and financial issues. The complaint notes that the alleged victims are elderly, which led to the additional charges of financial exploitation.
He is currently at Southern Regional Jail on a $150,000 bond.
