A Lexington man is accused of illegally booting cars in an attempt to make money off drivers.
Charles Maddox Jr. would allegedly go into parking lots near downtown, boot vehicles and then require payments to remove the vehicle.
Maddox is charged with theft by deception and towing without a permit. More charges are possible as complaints continue to come in, Lexington Police spokeswoman Ann Gutierrez said.
As of late Thursday, Gutierrez said she counted 16.
Gutierrez said Maddox ran a business called Premier Parking and Securitywithout a city business permit or towing permit.
From August through early February, Maddox or an employee working on his behalf allegedly charged drivers between $50 and $140 to free their vehicles. He did not have permission to be on the lots or enforce parking rules, Gutierrez said.
“It was a straight-out scam,” she said.
Maddox did not return a telephone call or e-mail seeking comment.
Gutierrez said Maddox recently applied for and received a business license. He still does not have a towing license.
“I guess he decided after all these complaints it was time to get a business license,” she said.
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