Chief Deputy Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported on Thursday John Claiborne Bass, 49, of Scotland Neck, was arrested on the charge of obtaining property by false pretense.

The arrest stems from an investigation by Detective S.A. Bryant.

On October 30 a report was filed alleging Bass failed to do any work on a roof after the victim paid them.

The victim paid Bass, who is the owner of Roofs R Us, in excess of $2,000.

No work ever began or was completed.

Bass received a $5,000 bond and has a January 17court date.