New HampshireDepartment of JusticeOffice of the Attorney General

News Release

For Immediate Release
October 29, 2021

Contact:
Gregory M. Albert, Assistant Attorney General
Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau
gregory.albert@doj.nh.gov | (603) 271-1196

Contractor Jason Tessier Indicted for Theft of Consumer's Money

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces the indictment of Jason Tessier, age 45, formerly of Derry, New Hampshire, for one count of felony theft by unauthorized taking.

The Hillsborough County Superior Court – North Grand Jury indicted Mr. Tessier on a Class A felony count of Theft By Unauthorized Taking. The indictment alleges that on or between April 2, 2020, and December 31, 2020, Mr. Tessier obtained or exercised unauthorized control over the property of L.L., specifically U.S. currency, with a purpose to deprive L.L. thereof, in an aggregate amount in excess of $1,500.

The State also filed a Class A misdemeanor complaint against Mr. Tessier for a violation of the Consumer Protection Act.

Class A felonies and are punishable by up to 7½ -15 years at the New Hampshire State Prison and/or a maximum fine of $4,000. Class A misdemeanors are punishable by up to 12 months in the House of Corrections and a $2,000 fine.

Indictments and complaints are merely accusations, and Mr. Tessier is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Assistant Attorney General Gregory M. Albert of the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau is prosecuting this case.

New Hampshire Department of Justice
1 Granite Place South | Concord, NH | 03301
Telephone: 603-271-3658