A Jeffco contractor has been found guilty of felony charges due to their involvement in an asbestos scandal in Arvada.

A contractor from Jefferson County has recently been convicted of several serious crimes after hiring unlicensed workers who put an entire neighborhood in Arvada at risk of asbestos exposure. Lance Slayton, the contractor in question, was paid a hefty sum of $70,000 to repair a unit that had been damaged by a fire and to safely remove any traces of asbestos from a 82-year-old's fourplex rental property back in 2022. This shocking news was revealed in a press release from the state attorney general's office.

Apparently, this is not the first time that Slayton has been involved in illegal activities. In fact, just a few years ago, he was found to have committed fraud and wire fraud, resulting in millions of dollars in fines and a prison sentence. It seems that Slayton has a history of putting his own financial gain above the safety and well-being of others.

After thorough investigation, state officials discovered that Slayton's companies had not followed proper procedures when removing and disposing of the dangerous asbestos, putting both workers and residents at risk. To make matters worse, Slayton did not even complete the job he was hired to do, leaving the property in a hazardous state. It is clear that Slayton's actions were not only morally wrong, but also posed a serious threat to public health.

As a result, a jury found Slayton guilty of multiple felonies, including criminal exploitation of an at-risk person, theft, and causing a hazardous-substance incident. He was also found to have violated the Air Quality Control Act. All of these charges highlight the severity of Slayton's negligence and disregard for the law. State Attorney General Phil Weiser emphasized the importance of holding fraudulent contractors accountable and protecting vulnerable citizens from scams, stating that this conviction serves as a reminder of the consequences of prioritizing profit over safety.

Slayton is currently awaiting sentencing, which is set for December 20th. Another individual involved in the case, Christina Becker, is also facing charges and is scheduled to appear in court on December 9th. This case serves as a warning to all contractors to prioritize safety and follow regulations to protect the well-being of those they serve. Let this be a lesson that illegal and unethical actions will not go unpunished.

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