A paving contractor was sentenced to prison in Dedham Superior Court for scamming 11 residents, including senior citizens, out of over $15,000, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey announced today.
William Pusateri, 59, of Dedham, was sentenced earlier this week by Judge Michael Doolin to five to six years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of larceny.
Pusateri was also sentenced to 18 months’ probation to be served after his prison term is completed and pay restitution, which will be determined at a later date.
Pusateri took money from victims in Foxboro, Sharon, Dedham, and Westwood after promising to perform work on their driveways or make other home improvements which he did not perform or complete.
“The defendant stole from the victims who trusted him and took advantage of senior citizens,” Morrissey said.
“I thank the police departments in Foxboro, Sharon, Dedham, and Westwood for their hard work in this case. Investigators obtained search warrants, bank records, and surveillance videos in order to file criminal charges against the defendant,” Morrissey said.
The district attorney also praised Assistant District Attorney Adam Stewart for his work prosecuting the case and Victim Witness Advocate Caroline Steele for assisting the victims through the court process.
