Authorities in Laurens County say three people are facing charges after allegedly using the credit cards of a man who died in a semi-truck crash on I-26. Investigators say the driver was killed June 3, 2026.
The next day, his wife reported unauthorized purchases in Laurens and Greenwood counties. A search warrant executed Friday, June 5, 2026 in Waterloo led to the arrests of Samuel Roberts and Jordan Williams. Joshua Putman was arrested later with help from another agency. The suspects face charges including financial transaction card theft, fraud, and criminal conspiracy.
Sheriff Don Reynolds called the crime heartless, saying it added to the pain of an already grieving family.
Official post from the Laurens County Sheriff's Office:
On the morning of June 3, 2026, a semi-truck wrecked on I-26 which resulted in the death of the driver. On the following day (6/4/26) the decedent’s wife reported that someone had been using her deceased husband’s financial transaction cards at various stores in Laurens County and Greenwood County. Investigators identified the individuals involved in the FTC Fraud and executed a search warrant at 702 Serene Dr. in Waterloo, SC on Friday, June 5, where they arrested Samuel Roberts and Jordan Williams, as well as recovered numerous items which had been purchased illegally.
Joshua Putman was not on scene but was later arrested after an interaction with another agency.
The three individuals are charged as follows:
Samuel Allen Roberts: Financial Transaction Card Theft, Financial Transaction Card Fraud value more than $500 in a six-month period, Criminal Conspiracy, Possession of methamphetamine
Joshua Neil Putman: Financial Transaction Card Theft, Financial Transaction Card Fraud value more than $500 in a six-month period, Criminal Conspiracy
Jordan Kayla Williams: Financial Transaction Card fraud value more than $500 in six-month period
“I want to send my condolences to the family of the deceased and to thank the Investigators for their quick work of bringing these individuals to justice. Stealing from anyone is bad enough, but this crime shows the heartlessness of these people who were willing to put this already grieving family through something like this.” Sheriff Don Reynolds "
As Coroner of Laurens County, I have always said that I will be a voice for both the deceased and their families. What happened to this family and their loved one who tragically passed away is both shameful and deeply disrespectful. During a time when this family was grieving the loss of their loved one, these individuals chose to take advantage of the situation by stealing the victim's credit cards and used them for their own personal benefit. My thoughts remain with the family as they continue to navigate this difficult time, and I will continue to stand up for victims and their loved ones." Coroner Patti Canupp
