Many have experienced shady dealings with towing companies, but seeing the owner of one arrested for car theft feels like justice. The case involving Jeremy Good, owner of LeBleu’s Towing, and a stolen 1967 Chevy Camaro has left many infuriated.
The bizarre sequence of events, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, began on January 16 when Tim McManus, the Camaro’s owner, was pulled over and arrested for not having a valid driver’s license. As a result, the sheriff’s office requested that McManus’s car be towed by LeBleu’s Towing.
After McManus was released, he went to the tow yard when it was closed, located the Camaro, and took it without paying the fines. Authorities charged him for his actions and returned the Camaro to LeBleu’s Towing.
When McManus was released again, he borrowed money to retrieve the car. However, he soon ran into legal trouble once more and was arrested again. His friend then returned the car to LeBleu’s Towing, selling it to Jeremy Good for the amount McManus still owed him.
Good took this step further by filing documents with Rowan and Cabarrus Counties, claiming ownership of the Camaro based on McManus’s unpaid fees, amounting to $7,290 for storage from September 2022 to April 2023.
However, the sheriff’s office uncovered key evidence during an investigation, including bodycam footage showing the Camaro at McManus’s residence, not at the tow yard. This led to Good’s arrest on five felony charges: Uttering a Forged Instrument, Obtaining Property by False Pretense, Altering/Forging Title, and two counts of Making False Affidavit/Perjury.
While towing companies have a history of shady practices, Good’s alleged crime has sparked anger. Good is presumed innocent until proven guilty, but the investigation is ongoing.
