East Texas Builder Charged with Theft

NACOGDOCHES — A Nacogdoches home builder has been taken into custody following an ongoing investigation by the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office for theft. According to KETK, Richard Epps, 56, is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from a home owner in Etoile. Epps admitted he used the money on other construction projects and for personal use. Sheriff Office investigators have been able to verify that the homeowner has suffered a loss of nearly $175,000 to Epps who is operating a construction business by the name of 2 Bar E.

Officials believe that Epps may have defrauded several more people in Nacogdoches County and Cherokee County and estimate more than 1 million dollars may have been stolen or scammed from area residents. It’s also thought that Epps has been conducting business in other States as well.

Epps was booked into the Nacogdoches County Jail for theft. His bond was set at $15,000 dollars. Epps is currently on parole by the Texas Department of Corrections for the charge of murder until 2029.