Former Spartanburg County, South Carolina Sheriff Chuck Wright was a victim of grand larceny when his trailer was stolen from his front yard. The incident occurred on June 5, 2026, and Wright pursued the thief before meeting with officers from multiple agencies.
Incident Details
According to incident reports, the stolen trailer was a 6-by-12-foot utility trailer valued at $8,000. The thief became detached from the trailer, which then struck a mailbox and caused damage to a residential yard. Wright was unable to recall any distinguishable features of the truck, except that it was a white, late-model Ford pickup truck.
Wright, who is awaiting sentencing for a federal corruption case, declined to give a voluntary written statement. The trailer was recovered by Wright via Rhodes Towing. The incident is being investigated by the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyman Police Department.
Background
Wright pleaded guilty to three federal felonies and faces 33 to 41 months in prison. He is also facing restitution of $462,866.06. Wright’s son, Jared ‘Andy’ Wright, founded a real estate investment company called Just The Wright Property, LLC, in July 2025.
Original reporting: FITSNews — read the source article.
