Texas Man Arrested for Alleged Cattle Theft Via Insufficient Funds Checks
A 25-year-old Texas man, Payton Dean Carroll, is accused of purchasing 77 head of cattle valued at over $159,000 using checks with insufficient funds. He was arrested by the Leon County Sheriff's Office and charged with second-degree felony cattle theft.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 1, 2026 —
Payton Dean Carroll, a 25-year-old resident of Texas, faces charges of second-degree felony cattle theft following an investigation by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities allege that Carroll purchased 77 head of cattle, with a total estimated value exceeding $159,000, by issuing checks drawn on accounts with insufficient funds.
The arrest marks the culmination of an inquiry into the transactions. The specific details regarding the dates of the alleged offenses and the timeline of the investigation were not immediately available.
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office took Carroll into custody in connection with the allegations. The charge of second-degree felony cattle theft carries significant legal implications. Further details regarding the investigation’s progression and any subsequent legal proceedings were not provided.
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