Lancaster man failed to register vehicles, pocketed money from sales: SLED

LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man is facing numerous charges after pocketing money designated to title and register vehicles, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

Officials say Devarius Hughes, 36, of Lancaster was arrested on October 6 for four counts of Breach of Trust/Obtaining money under False Pretenses with a value of $10,000 or more, and 12 counts of Breach of Trust/Obtaining money under False Pretenses with a value between $2,000 and $10,000.

Hughes is accused of taking money from the sales of 16 vehicles in Lancaster County while failing to register and title the vehicles as required by law:

September 28, 2022:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $2,000 from selling a 2007 Chrysler 300.

October 11, 2022:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $10,000 from selling a 2012 Ford Escape.

October 19, 2022:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $2,000 each from selling a 2012 Toyota Camry and a 2016 Nissan Altima.

November 14, 2022:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $10,000 from selling a 2014 Cadillac ATS.

November 16, 2022:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $2,000 from selling a 2009 Chevrolet Impala

November 30, 2022:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $10,000 from selling a 2012 Toyota 4Runner.

January 6, 2023:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $2,000 from selling a 2016 Ford Fusion.

January 11, 2023:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $2,000 from selling a 2010 KIA Optima.

January 17, 2023:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $2,000 from selling a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.

January 26, 2023:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $2,000 from selling a 2014 Buick Lacrosse.

January 31, 2023:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $10,000 from selling a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu.

February 25, 2023:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $2,000 from selling a 2016 Ford Flex.

March 30, 2023:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $2,000 from selling a 2015 Mazda Sport.

April 3, 2023:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $2,000 from selling a 2009 Chevrolet Impala.

April 12, 2023:

Hughes is accused of taking for himself more than $2,000 from selling a 2008 Acura MDX.

Authorities say Hughes was booked into the Lancaster County Detention Center, and the 6th Circuit Solicitor’s Office will prosecute the case.