PAINTED POST – An Elmira man faces grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing more than $20,000.
According to New York State Police, on Saturday the Bureau of Criminal Investigation from Painted Post arrested 33 year old David L. Pierson Jr. of Elmira after Steuben County Court issued a superior court warrant for Grand Larceny 3rd (D Felony).
Police say this comes after an 18-month-long investigation of a contractor who allegedly stole $23,000 from a victim who hired him to construct additional living space for a ranch-style home in the village of South Corning. Pierson was transported to Steuben County Jail for arraignment.