Oakfield contractor guilty of felony theft by deception

Oakfield contractor guilty of felony theft by deception

HOULTON, Maine — After deliberating for just under two hours, a 12-member jury found an Oakfield contractor guilty of theft by deception Thursday in Houlton. Eric Bartell, 55, charged with theft by deception and home repair fraud, was convicted on only one count. “The jury found Bartell guilty of theft by deception over $10,000 and not guilty on the charge of home repair fraud,” Aroostook County Superior Court Justice Stephen Nelson said. Initia…