Watertown, N.Y. - A North Country contractor went on a spending spree with almost $60,000 given to him by a Watertown business for a construction project, troopers said.

Ronald V. Herzig, 50, of Copenhagen, was arrested Wednesday and charged with grand larceny, according to a news release from State Police spokesperson Trooper Jennifer Jiron.

Herzig was hired by Burrville Cider Mill in February 2024 to complete a construction project at their business at 18176 Route 156, Jiron said. He was paid $308,370 for the project.

After receiving a complaint on Aug. 8, troopers found that the money was used for both project expenses and personal purchases and were not maintained in the required trust account, she said.

After reviewing receipts and invoices, troopers found $59,492 was not spent on

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