Jason Noordhoek
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor
HART — A 50-year-old Irons man was ordered in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 6, to pay back over $42,000 to the homeowners, including his former boss, he defrauded.
Jason J. Noordhoek pleaded guilty last May to fraudulent use of building contract funds and was sentenced Monday by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to pay separate restitution amounts of $26,503.84, $8,500 and $7,500, totaling $42,503.84. He was also sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs.
“He obtained the money by promising to complete home construction projects, taking down payments, and then never completing the work,” said Oceana County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Harrington. “The victims involved were retired residents of the county and a former employer. Unless ordered otherwise, defendants have the entire period of probation to pay restitution, and he was sentenced to 24 months probation. There will be a review hearing on April 6, 2026 to check in on the status of the restitution payments.”
One count of embezzlement $1,000-$20,000 was dismissed.
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