Texas man allegedly bought 77 head of cattle with bad checks totaling over $159K: sheriff
A 25-year-old Texas man faces charges after he allegedly bought dozens of cattle with bad checks.Payton Dean Carroll was charged with felony second-degree cattle theft after purchasing 77 head of cattle from Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Inc., the Leon County Sheriff’s Department said in a release on Saturday.The alleged theft totaled $159,604.03.CHICK-FIL-A EMPLOYEE BUSTED IN BIZARRE $80K MAC-AND-CHEESE THEFT SCHEMEThe sheriff’s office’s Criminal Investigations Division began investigating Carroll on July 17 after receiving a report of the alleged crime.THE SINGLE CRUSHING PROBLEM AMERICAN CATTLE RANCHERS WISH TRUMP WOULD FIX INSTEAD"Our office extends thanks to Buffalo Police Department, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and Navarro County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance throughout this investigation," the sheriff’s office said in the release.Carroll is from Barry, Texas, according to the sheriff's department.
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A 25‑year‑old man in Texas is accused of buying 77 cattle using checks that had no money in the account. The sheriff’s office says the checks totaled more than $159,000. He has been charged with felony cattle theft. The investigation started after a report on July 17.
Why it matters
This case shows how bad checks can hurt farmers and businesses. It also reminds people that writing checks without enough funds is a serious crime.
- Who is accused?
- Payton Dean Carroll, a 25‑year‑old Texas man.
- How much money is involved?
- The bad checks totaled over $159,000.
- What charge does he face?
- He faces felony second‑degree cattle theft.
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