South Carolina Man Arrested Trying to Cash Stolen Winning Lottery Tickets

A South Carolina man is facing felony charges after allegedly trying to cash winning scratch-off lottery tickets that had been stolen from a grocery store.

Zarmonn Brushaud Boyd, 27, of Gaffney, was arrested September 29 following an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). He was charged with intent to defraud and counterfeit game tickets, along with second-degree burglary.

According to an arrest warrant, Boyd allegedly stole lottery tickets from the Ingles Market at 410 West 3rd Street in Gaffney. Investigators say he later tried to redeem the stolen tickets on September 26 in Cherokee County.

Authorities have not disclosed how many tickets were taken or how much the winning tickets were worth.

Key Details

• Suspect: Zarmonn Brushaud Boyd, 27
• Location: Gaffney, South Carolina
• Arrest date: September 29
• Bond: $25,000, which had not been posted
• Potential penalty: Up to 5 years in prison and a $50,000 fine for the felony fraud charge

Boyd was booked into the Cherokee County Detention Center. The 7th Circuit Solicitor's Office is handling the prosecution.

The investigation was launched at the request of the South Carolina Education Lottery.