Davenport couple charged with theft in Linn County through solar panel business

CEDAR RAPIDS — A Davenport man and woman have been arrested in Linn County on one count each of first-degree theft after they allegedly charged a Cedar Rapids homeowner $30,540 for a new roof, solar panels and other home repairs which were never completed.

Pamela Marie Logan, 42, and Christopher William Ireland, 50, reportedly accepted the money on Aug. 16, 2021, under the business name Solid Solar Solutions. They reportedly told the homeowner it was used to purchase materials on back order, which was not true, according to criminal complaints against the two.

Financial records show that shortly after receiving the money, the couple spent money at area casinos. Ireland had an overall loss of $18,000 and Logan had an overall loss of $10,000.

As of March 31 they had failed to complete any work on the house. Warrants were issued for their arrest on April 15.

Logan was arrested in April and was released on a $10,000 bond. She returned for an initial appearance on May 3. Ireland was arrested Thursday, June 2. He had his initial appearance on Friday, June 3, and was released on his own recognizance.

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