SC boutique owner arrested 17 times faces state prosecution. Here's what to know

South Carolina’s attorney general is taking over the prosecution of an Anderson boutique owner accused of scamming more than 50 customers. Pamela Schronce has been arrested 17 times this year across multiple jurisdictions following complaints about unfulfilled online orders.

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Here are key takeaways:

• Pamela Schronce, owner of a children’s clothing boutique in Anderson, has been arrested 17 times this year. Customers say they placed online orders she never intended to fulfill.
• Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office is consolidating charges in Anderson County, where her business is located. Schronce currently has cases pending in five different solicitors’ offices.
• The 10th Circuit solicitor in Anderson and Oconee counties asked the state to take over because an employee in that office is a family friend of Schronce.
• Schronce was most recently charged May 1 in Pickens County with obtaining money or property under false tokens or letters and released on a $1,087 bond.
• Her attorney told FOX Carolina that Schronce is “looking forward to her day in court” and that the defense is still seeking discovery from state agencies.

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