South Carolina man accused of contractor fraud in Greene
A South Carolina man is accused of defrauding a Greene County couple of $2,400 while posing as an asphalt contractor.
Johnny Carroll, 43, of North Augusta, S.C., faces charges of financial exploitation of an older adult and theft by deception. Both were filed with Judge Thomas Ankrom Tuesday afternoon.
Carroll allegedly approached Anetta and Thomas Neff in the driveway of their home in Morgan Township on Aug. 10.
Carroll claimed to be affiliated with D.B. Paving, which had paved her driveway the previous month, according to court documents.
Carroll, who identified himself as John Riley of Riley’s Asphalt, told Neff he was there to finish the job and apply a seal coat, the complaint said.
By the time the Neffs provided a check for $2,400, Riley’s crew of at least three people had already sprayed something on the driveway, the complaint said. The Neffs told investigators they doubt it was a sealant.
The D.B. Paving owner said the company had no ties with Carroll, and he had recommended the Neffs call police, the complaint said.
Carroll was not in custody as of Tuesday afternoon.