Law enforcement agencies in South Carolina and North Carolina have recovered 13 semi-trucks, three trailers, and two motor vehicles valued at over $1 million as part of an ongoing commercial vehicle theft investigation led by the Florence County Sheriff's Office.

Florence County detectives arrested two North Carolina men last week in connection with the case. Andre Horace David Jumpp, 38, of Home Mills, North Carolina, was taken into custody on July 22. Prince Raymond Leon Betts, 37, of Raeford, North Carolina, was arrested two days later on July 24.

Each defendant faces nine counts of grand larceny under South Carolina law. The Florence County Sheriff's Office also charged both men with criminal conspiracy, unlawful entry into enclosed places, and malicious injury to property.

Alleged Theft Span

The Florence County Sheriff's Office accuses Jumpp and Betts of stealing nine commercial motor vehicles between November 8, 2022, and October 4, 2025. Authorities place the value of the equipment tied to the charges at $876,500. The incidents reportedly occurred in the Florence, South Carolina, area.

Florence sits at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Interstate 20, two major freight corridors that carry heavy commercial truck traffic along the East Coast and into the Southeast. The region's concentration of truck stops, distribution centers, and overnight parking areas has long made it a focal point for industry awareness around equipment and cargo security.

Multi-Agency Recovery Effort

The Florence County Sheriff's Office collaborated with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office and other North Carolina law enforcement agencies throughout the investigation. Officers recovered two motor vehicles, 13 tractors, and three trailers during the course of the probe.

The total recovery value exceeding $1 million reflects the high replacement cost of commercial equipment. A single new Class 8 tractor can range from $150,000 to $200,000 or more, while trailers typically cost tens of thousands of dollars each.

The agency has not identified the owners of the recovered equipment or disclosed the specific locations where the vehicles were found. Officials also did not specify the timing of each recovery, and the public announcement did not clarify whether every recovered item is directly connected to the charges against Jumpp and Betts.

Bond and Legal Status

Jumpp was released from the Florence County Detention Center after posting a $68,436 surety bond. Betts posted a $137,596 surety bond, according to the sheriff's office release.

Authorities noted that additional charges and arrests may follow as the investigation continues. The charges represent accusations, not convictions, and both defendants retain the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty in court.

The Florence County Sheriff's Office told FreightWaves that its official release remains the agency's only public statement on the matter, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Broader Context

The case underscores the significant impact that stolen tractors and trailers can have on freight operations, as missing equipment can disrupt supply chains well beyond the initial theft. Industry groups including the Transportation Asset Protection Association and the National Insurance Crime Bureau have documented persistent patterns of commercial vehicle and cargo theft along southeastern freight routes, particularly at unsecured parking areas. The investigation also highlights the importance of maintaining detailed equipment records — including VINs, trailer numbers, and GPS tracking — implementing secure parking controls, and reporting missing commercial vehicles promptly to improve recovery odds.