GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A man accused of renting to people foreclosed homes that didn’t belong to him has turned himself into authorities, according to Goose Creek Police.
“This morning at approximately 10:00 a.m. Earl Johnson surrendered at the Berkeley County Detention Center,” stated Captain John Grainger.
Johnson will be served with outstanding warrants issued by GCPD for Burglary in the 3rd Degree and Obtaining Signature or Property Under False Pretenses (Under $2,000). Additional charges are anticipated.
“Since yesterday’s press coverage, GCPD investigators have received multiple calls from potential victims of Johnson’s alleged scheme of fraudulently renting homes over which he has no legal rights to unsuspecting tenants,” stated Grainger. “Some victims have been referred to surrounding jurisdictions.”
In the Goose Creek area, Johnson Jr. had been using the company name of Eagle’s Nest Foundation Trust to fraudulently rent out homes, Grainger added.
According to the Goose Creek Police Department, an officer recently met with a couple who claim that Johnson showed them houses in the Goose Creek area that could be “rented to own.”
The couple reportedly decided to settle into a home located on Mary Scott Drive in Boulder Bluff. Police say the couple entered into a written contract with Johnson and gave him and his business partner $1,050 in cash.
The couple also told police that they also bought items to fix the house that came to approximately another $1,000.
On August 8th, the couple reportedly sent Johnson another check for $900. Shortly after, they reportedly learned that Johnson did not have permission to lease the property.
The couple then put a stop on the check and contacted authorities.
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