Groveton man arrested in Cherokee County timber theft investigation

Published 1:10 pm Monday, February 24, 2020

Troy Lee Grice

A Groveton man was recently arrested in Cherokee County in relation to a timber theft investigation.

Troy Lee Grice, 48, was arrested Feb. 16 for timber purchase as a trustee with an intention to defraud. The timber is worth between $100,000 and $200,000, which makes the offense a second-degree felony, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.



Grice turned himself in after a warrant was used by Texas A&M Forest Service law enforcement officers. He was later released on a $30,000 bond, according to a news release.

“Landowners can protect their property and investment by closely monitoring their harvest. It is very important that every timber contract clearly state terms of payment. In the event that a contractor fails to adhere to those terms, the landowner should halt the process until payment is received,” said Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigator Mike Kuhnert.

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