SLED confirms investigation into former Spartanburg County sheriff: What to know
SLED spokesperson Renee Wunderlich confirmed that agents began investigating Wright's conduct in September 2024. More information will be forthcoming, she said.
Attorney General Alan Wilson shared a letter he wrote on June 12 to the Seventh Circuit Solicitor's Office saying Wright could soon be charged with misconduct of a public officer; use of official position for financial gain; obtaining certain drugs, devices, preparations, or compounds by fraud or deceit; and breach of trust with fraudulent intent.
More: Interim sheriff says 'Operation Rolling Thunder' to be phased out; Wright's son resigns
More: Decision to slash sheriff's salary assailed by county council critics, 'lack of foresight'
Former Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office Chaplain Amos Durham could be facing a charge of breach of trust with fraudulent intent, according to the letter.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been investigating the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office.
Wright took a leave of absence on April 1 and resigned May 23 amid controversy, including allegations of improper use of a county credit card, as well as an ethics investigation involving Wright hiring his son.
Durham stepped down from his role as chaplain on May 5.
Wright was the sheriff for more than 21 years. He was first elected sheriff in November 2004.
This article originally appeared on Herald-Journal: SLED confirms investigation into former Spartanburg Sheriff Chuck Wright
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