JACKSON Tenn (March 27, 2015) – A Jackson man charged with Theft of Property has his first court appearance on Friday.

Jerry D. Wade is accused of accepting money for home repair jobs and failing to provide service.

According to the first victim, on November 21, 2014 Wade agreed to install hardwood flooring in the victim’s home on Winding Creek Drive for a fee of $1,050.00 The victim says Wade needed the money in advance. The victim says she paid Wade but he never returned to complete the job.

The second victim reported that on December 6, 2014 Wade was hired to complete home improvements at a residence on Sweetbriar Cove. Wade was paid $950.00 but did not return to complete the work.

Wade is charged with 1 count Theft of Property over $1,000.00 and 1 count Theft of Property over $500.00.