Florence, South Carolina, September 23, 2025
News Summary
Trevor Jamir Hampton, a former FedEx employee, has been charged with theft and fraud related to the South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off tickets. The theft occurred at a FedEx facility where he allegedly stole damaged tickets from a package. Surveillance footage and his confession led to formal charges in September. This incident has raised concerns about security measures in package handling facilities.
Florence, South Carolina: Former FedEx Employee Charged with Theft of Lottery Tickets
Trevor Jamir Hampton, a 25-year-old former employee at FedEx, has been charged with multiple offenses stemming from the theft of South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) scratch-off tickets. The incidents occurred on August 19, 2025, at the FedEx Ground facility in Florence, South Carolina, where Hampton allegedly stole the lottery tickets from a damaged package that was being shipped to a retailer.
According to reports from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the investigation began after Hampton reportedly confessed to the theft when authorities read him his Miranda rights. Surveillance footage played a key role in the case; it captured Hampton attempting to cash one of the stolen tickets at a local Cruizers convenience store in Florence.
As a result of this investigation, formal charges were filed against Hampton on September 18, 2025. He is facing two counts of Intent to Defraud regarding Counterfeit Game Tickets related to the incident. The SLED confirmed that Hampton was clearly identified through both internal security measures at FedEx and external surveillance footage.
Details of the Incident
The theft occurred as Hampton was working at the FedEx Ground facility and involved lottery tickets that were part of a shipment to a retailer. It is alleged that he took advantage of the situation when the package was damaged during transit.
Multiple witnesses are expected to support the allegations against Hampton, including the investigating officer who handled the case. This hints at a solid foundation for the prosecution moving forward. Hampton has since been booked into the Florence County Detention Center, as the case is currently being processed by the 12th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
Current Status and Future Proceedings
As of now, Hampton’s employment status with FedEx remains unclear. The investigation into the theft is ongoing, and the authorities are taking steps to ensure that all relevant evidence is gathered for the upcoming legal proceedings.
Background Context
This incident raises questions about security measures in place at package handling facilities, especially concerning sensitive items like lottery tickets. Theft in such facilities highlights potential vulnerabilities in shipping operations and employee conduct. Cases of theft and fraud have historically led to increased scrutiny of internal practices by major shipping companies.
The South Carolina Education Lottery has also expressed concern regarding the impact of this kind of theft not only on their operations but on retailers who rely on the lottery as a source of revenue. The resolution of this case may prompt discussions about tightening security around prize tickets and improving protocols for handling damaged packages.
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