Florence County, South Carolina – A Florence County financial crimes investigation that began with a recent credit card theft has now grown into a case involving three arrests, more than 100 charges and an estimated loss of more than $200,000.
In a release, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office said Financial Crimes Investigators arrested Za’Leak Zamarion Jones and Dominick Rashawn Gary after investigators linked them to stolen financial transaction cards that were allegedly used over several months. According to investigators, the activity took place between January 1, 2026, and April 15, 2026.
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During that period, Jones and Gary are accused of having more than two stolen credit cards belonging to the victim. Investigators said the cards were used to buy fuel at different locations across Florence County. The total amount of fraudulent charges is estimated to be more than $200,000.00.
Jones, 22, of 411 Mary Drive in Darlington, was arrested on April 28, 2026. He has been charged with 103 counts of Financial Transaction Card Theft under S.C. Code Ann. 16-14-020. Gary, 23, of 1805 High Cotton Street in Darlington, was arrested later, on May 15, 2026. He faces the same charge count: 103 counts of Financial Transaction Card Theft under the same South Carolina statute.
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Both Jones and Gary are being held at the Florence County Detention Center. Each was given a $515,000.00 surety bond.
Investigators also arrested Ashonee Ty’Keia Brown, 23, of 1134 Farmhouse Lane in Darlington. Brown was taken into custody on May 12, 2026, and charged with Conspiracy under S.C. Code Ann. 16-17-410. She was released the same day on a $5,000.00 surety bond.
The sheriff’s office said additional information about the defendants can be found through the FCSO Booking Website. The investigation centers on the alleged possession and use of stolen financial transaction cards, with investigators continuing to outline the scale of the fraudulent fuel purchases connected to the case.
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The arrests mark the latest step in the Florence County Sheriff’s Office’s handling of the financial transaction card theft investigation, which investigators say involved stolen cards, repeated purchases and a six-figure total in fraudulent charges.
