Former Loris Clerk of Court Accused of Embezzling Over $55,000 Through Pay Rate Increases

Terre Haute, IN, October 8, 2026 —

A former clerk of court in Loris, South Carolina, is facing charges after allegedly increasing his own hourly pay rate numerous times over a period of approximately 18 months. Todd Keith Massey, who formerly served as clerk of court, is accused by police of secretly boosting his pay rate 44 times between June 2021 and January 2023.

Authorities allege that these actions resulted in Massey being overpaid by approximately $55,183.02. The alleged scheme led to charges including breach of trust and grand larceny.

Details regarding the specific mechanisms used to implement the pay rate increases or the initial pay rate were not immediately available.

The investigation was conducted by local law enforcement. The timeline provided indicates that the alleged unauthorized pay raises occurred over a significant portion of Massey’s tenure. The total amount alleged to have been overpaid represents a substantial sum.

Breach of trust and grand larceny are serious offenses. Breach of trust typically involves a violation of fiduciary duty or confidence placed in an individual, often in a position of authority or responsibility. Grand larceny involves the unlawful taking of property from another person, with the value of the property determining the severity of the charge.

As of the reporting of these allegations, further details regarding court proceedings, the exact date of arrest, or potential legal representation for Mr. Massey were not provided. The case is expected to proceed through the judicial system. The specifics of the investigation’s initiation were also not detailed.

Story summarized from the original created by WMBF News Staff, Akim Powell on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.

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