WILLIS, Texas - The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says they have launched an investigation into multiple cases of theft by deception involving a man who is fraudulently posing as the owner of a Willis wedding venue.

FOX 26 has been following this story for months.

Charleston Lane investigation

According to the sheriff’s office, a person operating under the alias "Lance Miller" has been in contact with people interested in reserving the Charleston Lane Wedding Venue located on Kingston Cove Lane in Willis.

The sheriff’s office says he is not the owner or operator of the venue but has been soliciting large amounts of money via wire transfer, cash, and other payment apps for these "bookings".

The backstory:

In March, FOX 26 broke the story of a Houston bride who lost more tha

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