CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Thursday, October 29, 2026, Senior Trooper Z.M. Lewis of the West Virginia State Police initiated an investigation into allegations of fraud involving LaMaster Travel LLP, a business owned and operated by Michelle Pauley-LaMaster, 47, of Charleston.
Following an extensive investigation, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Pauley-LaMaster was arrested and charged with 32 counts, including grand larceny, fraudulent schemes, obtaining goods by false pretenses, worthless check, use of unauthorized access device and computer fraud.
Pauley-LaMaster was arraigned, and bond was set at $500,000 cash only. She was unable to post bond and is currently being held at the South-Central Regional Jail.
This investigation remains ongoing.
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