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(Polk County, Texas) — Matthew “Billy” Boyce, 38, was arrested on June 20, 2025, in Athens and charged with felony exploitation of the elderly after allegedly scamming an elderly woman out of thousands of dollars and failing to complete promised roof repairs.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office began investigating after receiving a report on June 11 from a resident of a retirement community who claimed that Boyce had taken money for roof work but never completed the job.
Boyce was transferred to the Polk County Jail but was released on bond. As of now, no trial date has been scheduled. The investigation remains ongoing.
