McDonald Contractor To Stand Trial

One of two men accused of deceitful business practices will stand trial for his role in a series of non-performance of work activities. Alexander Walker, 66 of McDonald attended a plea hearing on Tuesday expecting to have any plea deals postponed because he has been making restitution payments. That plan was dashed when a victim voiced opposition to any further delays in closing the cases against Walker and his son Matthew. Frank Pollack objected to any further continuances in his case because he is looking for closure. Pollack hired the Walkers, doing business as Three Rivers Decks and Porches in 2019. As in several other instances, victims paid a down payment for work contracted and the Walkers started work and never returned to finish keeping all of the money. Pollack told the judge that he does not expect to see any of his money back and would be surprised if Walker would live long enough to pay him back. He wants to see Walker put in jail. The judge told Walker that the court is not a collection agency, the case has been going on for more than two years. She told him to get a loan, go to trial or plead guilty and make payments. The request for continuance was denied. Walker is now scheduled for a jury trial in January 2023. Walker’s son Matthew has his cases working through the courts. He had a pre trial conference earlier this month. He is scheduled for plea court again in November. The Walkers have several other cases that have closed by pleading guilty in Allegheny and Beaver counties.