Roofer bilks would-be customer, closes business
A Bethlehem man lost thousands of dollars after falling victim to a con artist.
The man said he paid a $3,871.56 deposit to Todd MacIver of Southern Roofing and Restoration Inc. The depos-it, made in March of this year, was a down payment on a new roof.
The victim said he became concerned when a representative from the company called to change the start date for his roofing job. After several weeks with no contact from the company and after several unsuccessful attempts to make contact with someone by phone, the victim went to the company’s office in Cumming. While at the office, the victim spoke with MacIver who reportedly gave him some roofing books and promised that someone would be in contact.
The victim later learned that the company had been closed and was the subject of several other investigations by other law enforcement agencies.
The victim also discovered that MacIver was listed as the proprietor of a recently opened roofing company named Weather Watch Roofing Company.
The victim was advised to contact the Sheriff’s Office if he had any further contact with MacIver.
The victim said he plans to file a civil suit.
Other recent incidents investigated by Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies include: •suspicious incident on McElhannon Road. A man was awakened when his dogs began barking. When he walked outside, he thought he heard voices coming from inside his horse trailer.
•theft by shoplifting on Atlanta Highway. A loss prevention officer detained a woman after seeing her steal over $23 worth of merchandise from Walmart.
•theft by shoplifting on Atlanta Highway. A woman was arrested after a loss prevention officer saw her conceal and steal over $24 worth of merchandise at Walmart.
•entering auto on Saddle Ridge Drive. A vehicle window was smashed and several items stolen.
•suspicious incident on Haymond Drive. A woman said an ex-boyfriend came to her house requesting a product code for a piece of software she uses at work. When the woman refused to provide the code, the man became upset. The woman said her ex-boyfriend was acting very strangely and she believes he may have been using drugs.
•welfare check on Downing Drive. A woman contacted the Sheriff’s Office after speaking with her intoxicated brother. The woman, who lives in another state, said her brother hung up on her after saying he had nothing to live for. A deputy spoke with the man’s wife who explained that the man was an alcoholic and was just trying to get sympathy from his sister.
•theft of lost or mislaid property on Hwy. 316. A man left his wallet on the roof of his vehicle after purchasing gasoline. He later found some contents from the wallet scattered near the intersection of Hwy. 11 and Hwy. 316.
•complaint on Centennial Drive. A man reported seeing a red Mustang racing up and down Centennial Drive. The man pointed out the residence where the Mustang was parked. The deputy advised the Mustang owner that if he had been racing, he needed to stop.
•entering auto on Atlanta Highway. A man’s car was entered and his radio stolen while he was shopping inside Walmart.
•complaint on Bird Hammond Road. A woman reported that several dirt bikes had been traveling up and down the road at a high rate of speed. The woman said the bikes were very noisy and stirred up the dust on the gravel road.
•criminal trespass on Welsh Circle. A window in a vacant home was broken.
•harassing phone calls on Kendall Park Drive. A woman said a man has been calling her house accusing her of hiding someone who owes the man money. The woman said she does not know the man or the person he says she is hiding.
•damage to vehicle on Tanner’s Bridge Road. A man said his vehicle was damaged when grill grates fell off the back of another vehicle. The grates were part of a grill that was tied to the top of a pontoon boat being towed.
•criminal trespass on Moons Bridge Road. A woman reported that another woman, with whom she had a four year relationship, had trespassed on her property.
•theft by taking on Marixa Drive. An air conditioning unit located at a vacant house was reported stolen.
•fraud on Amber Ridge Road. A woman discovered her debit card was used to make a $6.98 online purchase from a pet supply store in New York.
•harassing phone calls on Old Thompson Mill Road. A woman said her niece’s boyfriend threatened to damage her yard and home because she would not let him speak with her niece.
•possible fraud on Junction Court. A woman said she tried to purchase a diamond ring on Craigslist but believes the person selling the ring may have been trying to commit a scam.
•refusal to leave on East Wright Street. A man called the Sheriff’s Office after his girlfriend’s ex-girlfriend refused to leave the property.
•abandoned vehicle on Barrow Industrial Parkway. A property owner contacted the Sheriff’s Office after a vehicle was left parked at his business for four days. The vehicle was not listed as stolen, but was unregistered. The property owner advised he intended to have the vehicle towed if it was not reclaimed within the next few days.
•financial identity fraud on Hill Shop Road. A man believes his mother is responsible for taking out a credit card in his name and running up a bill in excess of $1,000.
•financial identity fraud on Treadwell Road. A man learned that someone used his Home Depot credit card number to make a $3,654 purchase at a Home Depot in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
•complaint on Keaton Drive. A man and his juvenile friend said two white males in a twotone truck called them derogatory names as they drove by.
•theft by taking on Duncan Lane. Tools valued in excess of $1,680 were reported stolen from a business.
•financial identity fraud on Hwy. 211. A man received a letter from a bank informing him that his request for a line of credit had been denied. The man had never applied for a line of credit through the bank and feels his ex-wife may be responsible.
•stolen bicycle on Riverview Lane. A father said he found what he believes is his daughter’s stolen bicycle in a neighbor’s garage. The deputy attempted to make contact with the homeowner where the bike was located, but was unsuccessful. The deputy noted that there were approximately 15 other bicycles in the back yard of the suspect’s residence. The father said he would attempt to locate the serial number of the bicycle in order to confirm that the bike was his daughter’s.
•theft by taking on County Line Road. A woman reported 144 sheets of insulation had been stolen out of her yard.
•financial identity fraud on Boss Hardy Road. A woman discovered someone opened a Chase Bank account using her name.
•harassment on Point South Circle. A woman said her exhusband continues to be verbally abusive to her even though it has been six years since their divorce. The woman said she is very scared of her ex-husband due to his temper. She said she plans to seek a protective order. •suspicious incident on Bill Rutledge Road. A deputy on patrol discovered an unsecured building. There were no signs of forced entry and nothing appeared to be out of place. The deputy secured the door before leaving.
•suspicious person on Arch Tanner Road. A passerby reported seeing a white male in dark clothing standing by a hand cart loaded with an air conditioning unit. The deputy was unable to locate the hand cart or the air conditioning unit, but did make contact with a male with wearing camouflage clothing.
•damage to vehicle on Joseph Street. A truck window was shattered. There are no suspects or known witnesses.
•suspicious incident on Golf Course Road. A man discovered a pink blanket draped over his mailbox. He believes the blanket belongs to his stepdaughter and was placed there by a man who has been told to stay away from the property.
•attempted burglary on Dee Kennedy Road. A man reported hearing someone attempting to break into his house through his front door.
•verbal dispute on Mitchell Drive. A man and his brotherin- law had an argument and the brother-in-law wanted to leave but admitted being too drunk to drive himself home. The deputy gave the brotherin- law a ride home.
•entering auto on Creekwood Court. A man said his wallet containing cash, credit cards and his driver’s license was stolen out of his vehicle.
•theft on Glenn Jackson Road. A dirt bike valued at $1,200 was reported stolen.
•theft by taking on Tucker Court. An air conditioning unit was damaged when several components were stolen.
•theft by taking on Mountain Lake Drive. A man learned that his grandson had stolen his gun. The man agreed not to press charges if his 18-year-old grandson would begin “respecting his parents” and do some work around the house.
•theft by taking on Patrick Industrial Drive. A business owner suspects a former employee stole materials valued in excess of $7,200.
•burglary on Kilpatrick Lane. A landlord suspects her former tenant is responsible for stealing a stove, cabinets and a ceiling fan from her rental property.
•theft by taking on Apalachee Church Road. A man said $3,020 worth of equipment that he had stored in the woods had been stolen.
•theft by taking on Graystone Drive. A woman said her husband’s toolbox was stolen by their landlord.
•entering auto on Creekwood Court. Approximately $9 and a drink holder were stolen out of an unlocked vehicle.
•theft by taking on Blueberry Lane. A woman reported that her iPhone had been stolen.
•complaint on Persimmon Place. A man called the Sheriff’s Office after hearing three juveniles discuss plans to get together later that evening. The man said he was concerned that a large party might take place.
•complaint on Junction Court. A woman obtained a temporary drivers license from the Department of Drivers Services and was informed that the permanent license would be mailed to her home. The permanent license never arrived and the woman is unsure if it was stolen or simply lost in the mail.
•theft of lost or mislaid property. A man said he lost a ring given to him by his mother while at Walmart. The ring is valued at $800.
•theft by taking on Alexis Way. An air conditioning unit valued at $3,000 was reported stolen.
•theft by taking on Avalon Trace. A woman reported that a $175 money order which she left for her landlord in a grill in her backyard had been stolen.
•complaint on Casey’s Crossing. A woman believes her ex-boyfriend or her exboyfriend’s new girlfriend may have listed her contact information on a web site under the heading “for a good time, call Laura.”
•theft by taking on Hwy. 124. A boat valued at $350 was reported stolen.
•financial transaction card fraud. A woman’s debit card was used four times for a total theft of $158.40.
The victim said he became concerned when a representative from the company called to change the start date for his roofing job. After several weeks with no contact from the company and after several unsuccessful attempts to make contact with someone by phone, the victim went to the company’s office in Cumming. While at the office, the victim spoke with MacIver who reportedly gave him some roofing books and promised that someone would be in contact.
The victim later learned that the company had been closed and was the subject of several other investigations by other law enforcement agencies.
The victim also discovered that MacIver was listed as the proprietor of a recently opened roofing company named Weather Watch Roofing Company.
The victim was advised to contact the Sheriff’s Office if he had any further contact with MacIver.
The victim said he plans to file a civil suit.
Other recent incidents investigated by Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies include: •suspicious incident on McElhannon Road. A man was awakened when his dogs began barking. When he walked outside, he thought he heard voices coming from inside his horse trailer.
•theft by shoplifting on Atlanta Highway. A loss prevention officer detained a woman after seeing her steal over $23 worth of merchandise from Walmart.
•theft by shoplifting on Atlanta Highway. A woman was arrested after a loss prevention officer saw her conceal and steal over $24 worth of merchandise at Walmart.
•entering auto on Saddle Ridge Drive. A vehicle window was smashed and several items stolen.
•suspicious incident on Haymond Drive. A woman said an ex-boyfriend came to her house requesting a product code for a piece of software she uses at work. When the woman refused to provide the code, the man became upset. The woman said her ex-boyfriend was acting very strangely and she believes he may have been using drugs.
•welfare check on Downing Drive. A woman contacted the Sheriff’s Office after speaking with her intoxicated brother. The woman, who lives in another state, said her brother hung up on her after saying he had nothing to live for. A deputy spoke with the man’s wife who explained that the man was an alcoholic and was just trying to get sympathy from his sister.
•theft of lost or mislaid property on Hwy. 316. A man left his wallet on the roof of his vehicle after purchasing gasoline. He later found some contents from the wallet scattered near the intersection of Hwy. 11 and Hwy. 316.
•complaint on Centennial Drive. A man reported seeing a red Mustang racing up and down Centennial Drive. The man pointed out the residence where the Mustang was parked. The deputy advised the Mustang owner that if he had been racing, he needed to stop.
•entering auto on Atlanta Highway. A man’s car was entered and his radio stolen while he was shopping inside Walmart.
•complaint on Bird Hammond Road. A woman reported that several dirt bikes had been traveling up and down the road at a high rate of speed. The woman said the bikes were very noisy and stirred up the dust on the gravel road.
•criminal trespass on Welsh Circle. A window in a vacant home was broken.
•harassing phone calls on Kendall Park Drive. A woman said a man has been calling her house accusing her of hiding someone who owes the man money. The woman said she does not know the man or the person he says she is hiding.
•damage to vehicle on Tanner’s Bridge Road. A man said his vehicle was damaged when grill grates fell off the back of another vehicle. The grates were part of a grill that was tied to the top of a pontoon boat being towed.
•criminal trespass on Moons Bridge Road. A woman reported that another woman, with whom she had a four year relationship, had trespassed on her property.
•theft by taking on Marixa Drive. An air conditioning unit located at a vacant house was reported stolen.
•fraud on Amber Ridge Road. A woman discovered her debit card was used to make a $6.98 online purchase from a pet supply store in New York.
•harassing phone calls on Old Thompson Mill Road. A woman said her niece’s boyfriend threatened to damage her yard and home because she would not let him speak with her niece.
•possible fraud on Junction Court. A woman said she tried to purchase a diamond ring on Craigslist but believes the person selling the ring may have been trying to commit a scam.
•refusal to leave on East Wright Street. A man called the Sheriff’s Office after his girlfriend’s ex-girlfriend refused to leave the property.
•abandoned vehicle on Barrow Industrial Parkway. A property owner contacted the Sheriff’s Office after a vehicle was left parked at his business for four days. The vehicle was not listed as stolen, but was unregistered. The property owner advised he intended to have the vehicle towed if it was not reclaimed within the next few days.
•financial identity fraud on Hill Shop Road. A man believes his mother is responsible for taking out a credit card in his name and running up a bill in excess of $1,000.
•financial identity fraud on Treadwell Road. A man learned that someone used his Home Depot credit card number to make a $3,654 purchase at a Home Depot in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
•complaint on Keaton Drive. A man and his juvenile friend said two white males in a twotone truck called them derogatory names as they drove by.
•theft by taking on Duncan Lane. Tools valued in excess of $1,680 were reported stolen from a business.
•financial identity fraud on Hwy. 211. A man received a letter from a bank informing him that his request for a line of credit had been denied. The man had never applied for a line of credit through the bank and feels his ex-wife may be responsible.
•stolen bicycle on Riverview Lane. A father said he found what he believes is his daughter’s stolen bicycle in a neighbor’s garage. The deputy attempted to make contact with the homeowner where the bike was located, but was unsuccessful. The deputy noted that there were approximately 15 other bicycles in the back yard of the suspect’s residence. The father said he would attempt to locate the serial number of the bicycle in order to confirm that the bike was his daughter’s.
•theft by taking on County Line Road. A woman reported 144 sheets of insulation had been stolen out of her yard.
•financial identity fraud on Boss Hardy Road. A woman discovered someone opened a Chase Bank account using her name.
•harassment on Point South Circle. A woman said her exhusband continues to be verbally abusive to her even though it has been six years since their divorce. The woman said she is very scared of her ex-husband due to his temper. She said she plans to seek a protective order. •suspicious incident on Bill Rutledge Road. A deputy on patrol discovered an unsecured building. There were no signs of forced entry and nothing appeared to be out of place. The deputy secured the door before leaving.
•suspicious person on Arch Tanner Road. A passerby reported seeing a white male in dark clothing standing by a hand cart loaded with an air conditioning unit. The deputy was unable to locate the hand cart or the air conditioning unit, but did make contact with a male with wearing camouflage clothing.
•damage to vehicle on Joseph Street. A truck window was shattered. There are no suspects or known witnesses.
•suspicious incident on Golf Course Road. A man discovered a pink blanket draped over his mailbox. He believes the blanket belongs to his stepdaughter and was placed there by a man who has been told to stay away from the property.
•attempted burglary on Dee Kennedy Road. A man reported hearing someone attempting to break into his house through his front door.
•verbal dispute on Mitchell Drive. A man and his brotherin- law had an argument and the brother-in-law wanted to leave but admitted being too drunk to drive himself home. The deputy gave the brotherin- law a ride home.
•entering auto on Creekwood Court. A man said his wallet containing cash, credit cards and his driver’s license was stolen out of his vehicle.
•theft on Glenn Jackson Road. A dirt bike valued at $1,200 was reported stolen.
•theft by taking on Tucker Court. An air conditioning unit was damaged when several components were stolen.
•theft by taking on Mountain Lake Drive. A man learned that his grandson had stolen his gun. The man agreed not to press charges if his 18-year-old grandson would begin “respecting his parents” and do some work around the house.
•theft by taking on Patrick Industrial Drive. A business owner suspects a former employee stole materials valued in excess of $7,200.
•burglary on Kilpatrick Lane. A landlord suspects her former tenant is responsible for stealing a stove, cabinets and a ceiling fan from her rental property.
•theft by taking on Apalachee Church Road. A man said $3,020 worth of equipment that he had stored in the woods had been stolen.
•theft by taking on Graystone Drive. A woman said her husband’s toolbox was stolen by their landlord.
•entering auto on Creekwood Court. Approximately $9 and a drink holder were stolen out of an unlocked vehicle.
•theft by taking on Blueberry Lane. A woman reported that her iPhone had been stolen.
•complaint on Persimmon Place. A man called the Sheriff’s Office after hearing three juveniles discuss plans to get together later that evening. The man said he was concerned that a large party might take place.
•complaint on Junction Court. A woman obtained a temporary drivers license from the Department of Drivers Services and was informed that the permanent license would be mailed to her home. The permanent license never arrived and the woman is unsure if it was stolen or simply lost in the mail.
•theft of lost or mislaid property. A man said he lost a ring given to him by his mother while at Walmart. The ring is valued at $800.
•theft by taking on Alexis Way. An air conditioning unit valued at $3,000 was reported stolen.
•theft by taking on Avalon Trace. A woman reported that a $175 money order which she left for her landlord in a grill in her backyard had been stolen.
•complaint on Casey’s Crossing. A woman believes her ex-boyfriend or her exboyfriend’s new girlfriend may have listed her contact information on a web site under the heading “for a good time, call Laura.”
•theft by taking on Hwy. 124. A boat valued at $350 was reported stolen.
•financial transaction card fraud. A woman’s debit card was used four times for a total theft of $158.40.
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Brittany Squires
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08/03/10 at 05:32 PM
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I was also a victim of Southeastern Roofing and Restoration located in Cumming, Ga, owned by Steve Ervin. They gave me an estimate and contract for the repairs on my roof. I gave them a down payment in Feb and after several calls to the company and my roofing date postponed numerous times, I find out the company had closed and I never received a call or my money back. It is now being handled by the police department and hope they will put a stop to this con-artist.
