MARQUETTE, MI-- A Marquette County residential builder faces more than a dozen felonies for failing to complete construction projects totaling more than $1 million.
Klint Miller, 30, of Sands Township was arraigned Thursday on seven counts of larceny by conversion over $20,000, seven counts of fraudulent use of contractor funds, and one count of conducting a criminal enterprise.
Investigation into his company, U.P. General Contracting, began in January of 2020. Clients told the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office they received an email from Miller saying he was closing the company. They were left with unfinished home construction and remodel projects that were paid for in advance.
To date, nine unfinished projects have been identified in Marquette County. Three additional projects have been identified in Alger and Delta counties, where Miller faces similar charges. The total estimated loss is more than $1.258 million.
A probable cause hearing is set for September 1. Miller’s preliminary exam is scheduled for September 7.
Miller has been released on a personal recognizance bond.
