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Crime / Public Safety
N. Olivia Locklear works the public-safety desk in Spartanburg and has been covering the beat for 17+ years. Their reporting centers on US-29 and Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, with daily blotter and major-incident coverage as the core. Centers each story on the question Spartanburg readers actually have.
19 published stories
The International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I unanimously confirmed three counts of murder and attempted murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on April\u2026
Window and Door Sensors — The $15 Device That Closes the Most Common Entry Point According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the majority of residential break-ins do\u2026
Smart Locks for Spartanburg Rentals and Homes — Keypad, App and Biometric Options A hidden spare key under a flowerpot or above a door frame is one of\u2026
Motion-Activated Lighting — The Cheapest Crime Deterrent That Actually Works Of all the security upgrades available to Spartanburg homeowners, motion-activated lighting may deliver the best deterrence value per\u2026
Outdoor Security Cameras for Spartanburg Homeowners — What Works and Why Research has consistently found that visible security cameras are one of the most effective deterrents to residential\u2026
Best Video Doorbells for Spartanburg Homes — Ring vs. Nest vs. Eufy Package theft is a growing problem across Spartanburg County. Porch pirates hit doorsteps in every neighborhood\u2026
Sword-Wielding Burglary Suspect Denied Bond After Boiling Springs Road Break-In and Standoff Published April 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM | By B. Buster Eichhorn, Crime Reporter A 24-year-old\u2026