Texas Man Arrested for Alleged Multi-Thousand Dollar Cattle Theft
A 25-year-old Texas man, Payton Dean Carroll, has been arrested and charged with felony cattle theft in Leon County, Texas. He is accused of purchasing 77 head of cattle valued at over $159,000 from Buffalo Livestock Marketing Inc. using checks…
Charlotte, NC, August 1, 2026 —
Leon County, Texas – A 25-year-old man, identified as Payton Dean Carroll, faces felony cattle theft charges following an investigation in Leon County, Texas.
Carroll is accused of purchasing approximately 77 head of cattle. The estimated value of the livestock is reported to be over $159,000. The alleged transaction took place with Buffalo Livestock Marketing Inc.
According to reports, the payment for the cattle was made using checks that were subsequently found to have insufficient funds. This has led to the felony theft charge being filed against Carroll.
The investigation into the matter is ongoing. Further details regarding the timeline of the transactions or any subsequent actions are not currently available.
Story summarized from the original created by KWTX News, Akim Powell on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
