Ex-SC Sheriff Guilty of Embezzling from Law Enforcement Fund
Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright has agreed to plead guilty to stealing from a police benevolence fund and taking narcotics meant for disposal. Prosecutors say Wright pocketed over $28,000 from a fund intended to help struggling deputies, falsely claiming it was to honor a fallen officer. He also misused a county credit card, spending more than $53,000 on personal items, including electronics, luxury hotels, and diet programs. Wright hired an uncertified deputy who was paid over $200,000 for no documented work. He faces up to 30 years in prison and must pay at least $440,000 in restitution.
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