According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested Andrew J. Smith, 34, of Hudson Falls, New York, on Tuesday, June 17, 2026, following an investigation into a contractor fraud incident that occurred on February 6, 2025, in the Huletts Landing area of the Town of Dresden.

An investigation determined that Smith received approximately $9,500 from a victim to complete a painting job. Smith failed to perform the contracted work and did not return the money to the victim. Smith was charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D Felony.

Smith was processed and arraigned at Centralized Arraignment, where he was released on his own recognizance pending a future court appearance in the Town of Dresden Court. The Hudson Falls Police Department has separately charged Smith with similar offenses in the Village of Hudson Falls.

Date of Incident:    Thursday, February 6, 2025 

Date of Arrest:    Tuesday, June 17, 2026 

Location:    Huletts Landing, Town of Dresden, NY 

Case #:    2025-024382 Charge:    Grand Larceny in the Third Degree — Class D Felony Amount:    Approximately $9,500 

Arraigned:    Yes — Centralized Arraignment Court:    

Town of Dresden Court Released:   

 Released on Own Recognizance (ROR) Officers Handling:    Deputy B. Jones, Investigator T. Earl 

Assisting Agency:    Hudson Falls Police Department 

Additional Charges:    Similar charges filed separately by Hudson Falls Police Department

 Andrew J. Smith 

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