Jonesboro Man Arrested After Allegedly Taking $2,100 for Home Repairs That Were Never Done

PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Jonesboro man has been arrested on a felony theft charge after police say he took money for home repairs that were never completed.

Shon Hester, 40, of Jonesboro, was arrested by the Paragould Police Department and charged with theft of property, a Class D felony, according to a probable cause affidavit.

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Police took a report Jan. 23, 2026, from a victim who stated they hired Hester in March 2025 to replace windows on their rental property. The victim told officers Hester provided a quote of $2,100 for materials and was paid that amount.

According to the affidavit, the victim said Hester never purchased the materials and never performed any work on the property.

On Jan. 29, 2026, Hester was interviewed at the Paragould Police Department, located at 301 W. Court Street. During a Mirandized interview, Hester admitted taking the $2,100 from the victim and depositing the money into his account. Police reported Hester also admitted he never purchased the windows or completed the work.

Officers stated the information gathered during the investigation established probable cause for arrest.

Hester was taken into custody, and bail was set at $2,100.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.