SLED confirms investigation into Chuck Wright
- Charles Reams
- Jul 3
- 1 min read
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright on allegations of misconduct.
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.
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.
