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Lebanon man charged in home improvement fraud after $2,900 paid

Northern Lancaster County Regional Police say a Lebanon man was charged after a homeowner alleged he took $2,900 for a painting job that was never completed.

Published Sep 18, 2026, 3:35 PM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

Bryan Scott Pangburn, 43, of Lebanon, PA, was charged July 16, 2026, with violating the Home Improvement Act after a Penn Township homeowner reported a painting job that was never finished. The victim says she gave Pangburn $2,900 on three occasions between Jan. 14 and Mar. 31, 2026; he did not complete the work or return the money. Police described Pangburn as a 5'10", 135 lb white male with hazel eyes and blonde hair; charges were filed before Magisterial District Judge Stauffer.