Pine Bush Contractor Convicted of Stealing $120,000 From Clients

Contractor Kevin Hackett walked out on several projects after receiving payment and refused to return the funds.

Kevin Hackett, a housing contractor, was convicted by a jury of stealing $120,000 after walking out on multiple clients. Courtesy of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office

WARWICK, N.Y.—Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Nov. 13 that a housing contractor was convicted by a jury of stealing a total of $120,000 after walking out on multiple clients and refusing to reimburse their investments.

Kevin Hackett, 35, from the Village of Wurtsboro in Sullivan County, is facing four and two-thirds to 14 years in prison on charges of grand larceny in the third degree and scheming to defraud in the first degree. He’s set to be sentenced on Jan. 5, 2026. He will remain in the county jail without bail.