Granite City Police Charge Man With Home Repair Fraud Against Two

GRANITE CITY – Felony charges have been filed against a man accused in two instances of home repair fraud, one involving an elderly victim.Michael T. Casaretto, 37, of East Carondelet, Ill., was charged on Nov. 4, 2025 with one count each of aggravated home repair fraud (a Class 2 felony) and home repair fraud (a Class 4 felony).From Aug. 27 to Sept. 17, 2025, Casaretto allegedly entered into an agreement with an individual 60 years of age or older to complete fence repairs at their Granite City residence. Charging documents state Casaretto received a cash payment of $1,000 from the victim and promised to perform the repairs, which he reportedly had no intention of performing.Casaretto is additionally accused of committing home repair fraud against a second victim within the same time fram