Three Charlotte-area men face felony charges after attempting to offload a stolen JLG boom lift via Facebook Marketplace in McDowell County, SC. The scam unraveled when a Marion business buyer received equipment not matching the $12,000 listing on January 19, prompting a sheriff’s probe.
Arrest Details
- Jemario McGriff, 46: Charged with obtaining property by false pretense, possessing stolen goods, firearm possession as a felon, and Schedule II drugs. Bond: $100,000 secured.
- Labron O’Neal Williams, 19: False pretense, stolen goods, concealed weapon. Bond initially denied (on pretrial release).
- Douglas Marquise Calloway, 51: False pretense, stolen goods. Bond: $80,000 secured.
Sheriff Ricky Buchanan hailed the arrests and urged caution on online sales amid rising scams in rural Upstate SC. This property crime spike echoes your tracked Lowcountry theft patterns, especially with winter weather diverting sheriff resources.
