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Man Arrested After 12 Couples Paid for Weddings that Never Happened, Montgomery County Sheriff Says

Carl John Butcho II used a false identity to scam 12 couples at Charleston Lane Venue, causing losses over $200,000, according to Montgomery County officials.

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At least 16 couples paid Carl John Butcho II more than $200,000 only to have their dream weddings turned into nightmares, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said

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Montgomery County: Charleston Lane 'Wedding Scammer' arrested, officials say

Authorities say the suspect posed as the venue owner and manager under the name "Lance Miller." Couples told FOX 26 that they lost between $50,000 to nearly $187,000.

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Man arrested after 12 couples paid for weddings that never happened, Montgomery County sheriff says

At least 16 couples paid Carl John Butcho II more than $200,000 only to have their dream weddings turned into nightmares, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said

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Montgomery County Man Arrested for Wedding Venue Fraud, Over $200K in Losses Reported

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Suspect arrested in Charleston Lane Wedding Venue Theft Case

WILLIS, TX - Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrests suspect in Charleston Lane Wedding Venue Theft Case.

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KHOU 11 broke the news in Houston, United States on Friday, August 15, 2025.
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