Epping contractor found guilty of theft of customers' construction deposits

CONCORD - An Epping contractor has been found guilty on a felony charge of Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer and three class A misdemeanor charges of violating the terms of an injunction issued under the Consumer Protection Act in connection with the operation of his former contracting business, Southers Construction, Inc. A jury recently found that between May 2 and May 14, 2024, Ricky Southers obtained or exercised unauthorized control over more than $60,000 in funds from a Southers Co...