The Brief
- A man known as the “Wedding Scammer” has been arrested in Travis County for allegedly defrauding multiple couples in Willis, Texas.
- Officials say Carl John Butcho II, who used the alias “Lance Miller,” scammed 12 people out of over $213,000.
- Butcho faces a felony theft charge and his bond has been set at $100,000, while authorities urge other victims to come forward.
The infamous Willis “Wedding Scammer” has been arrested in Travis County for a string of alleged scams at a Montgomery County wedding venue, according to officials.
Houston-area ‘Wedding Scammer’ arrested
Montgomery County authorities say Carl John Butcho II was arrested and booked into the Travis County Jail. He is reportedly charged with Theft of Property valued between $150,000-$300,000.
Officials say Butcho had been scamming couples who planned to get married at the Charleston Lane Wedding Venue in Willis, Texas. He allegedly pretended to be the venue’s owner and manager and went by the name “Lance Miller.” They say Butcho victimized 12 people, with losses totaling over $213 thousand.
Butcho was reportedly arrested by Montgomery County detectives with the help of Austin police. His bond has been set at $100,000, according to officials.…