Cottrell Sentenced in Delco Criminal Theft

Cottrell's Pennsylvania criminal record and docket sheet for CP-23-CR-0001749-2016 have been updated for his sentencing on May 30.  These public records show that Vincent Cottrell negotiated a guilty plea to misdemeanor criminal theft and was sentenced to Intermediate Punishment Program (IPP) for up to 24 months and Probation for up to 3 years. Cottrell's IPP requires that he wear an electronic monitor (ankle bracelet) and remain confined to his home for 6 months and perform 80 hours of community service. We hear from multiple sources that his Probation/Parole also requires that he pay fees to the County to monitor his activity and prohibits visitors except as approved.

The reason for continuance of his sentencing from May 15 to May 30 was Cottrell telling the judge he would need more time to assemble the balance of the funds to return to the victims.  The docket sheet reflects that Cottrell ultimately did pay full restitution to the victims of his thefts, without disclosing the amount.

Congratulations to Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan and his office for securing a conviction and bringing Cottrell to justice in one incident of construction contracting scams in your district and for a process which resulted in monetary recovery for one family.

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