Crime & Public Safety
Spartanburg, SC
Covering Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, Spartanburg City Police Department, Spartanburg County Fire, and SC Highway Patrol Troop 5 — your local source for incident reports, traffic alerts, and school safety.
Serving Spartanburg · Boiling Springs · Duncan · Inman · Chesnee · Landrum · Woodruff · Roebuck · Wellford · Lyman · Campobello · Pacolet
| Agency | Description | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCSO | [PLACEHOLDER] Vehicle pursuit on I-85 near Mile Marker 70 — one suspect apprehended | Today, 9:14 AM | SCSO Press Release |
| SPD | [PLACEHOLDER] Shoplifting arrest at Westgate Mall — suspect cited and released | Today, 7:32 AM | SPD Daily Log |
| SCHP | [PLACEHOLDER] Two-vehicle collision on I-26 WB near Exit 22 — injuries non-life-threatening | Yesterday, 11:48 PM | SCHP Troop 5 |
| FIRE | [PLACEHOLDER] Structure fire on Pine St — controlled in 45 min, no injuries reported | Yesterday, 3:21 PM | Spartanburg Fire |
ℹ️ Placeholder entries shown above. Live data will populate automatically via daily cron from SCSO, SPD, SCHP, and Spartanburg Fire press releases.
| Location | Details | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 NB · Exit 69 (Hwy 221) | [PLACEHOLDER] Right lane closure — construction zone active | Ongoing | SC511 |
| I-26 EB · Mile Marker 18 | [PLACEHOLDER] Accident cleared — residual delays remain | Earlier today | SC511 |
| US-29 · Reidville Rd intersection | [PLACEHOLDER] Signal outage reported — use caution | Earlier today | SCDOT |
| US-176 · SC-9 junction (Chesnee Hwy) | [PLACEHOLDER] Paving work — expect lane shifts Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM | Week of [date] | SCDOT |
Placeholder data shown. Live feed from SC511.org and SCDOT alerts coming soon.
Full SCDOT Map → sc511.orgDistrict 1 — Chapman, Landrum
~4,500 students
District 2 — Boiling Springs, Chesnee
~10,000 students
District 3 — Broome
~3,000 students
District 4 — Woodruff
~2,500 students
District 5 — Byrnes
~10,000 students
District 6 — Dorman
~17,000 students
District 7 — Spartanburg High
~5,000 students
Live alerts pulled from here_alerts transient — shared with Education page.
Placeholder entries shown above; real alerts will appear automatically.
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A practical guide for seniors and their families — including the scripts scammers use and how to shut them down.
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A 20-point home-security checklist for Spartanburg residents before any trip — from light timers to neighbor networks.
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Age-by-age guidance for keeping Spartanburg kids safe — online, at the bus stop, and in the neighborhood.
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Outdoor Security Cameras — What SCSO Recommends
Camera placement, resolution, and night-vision ratings for Spartanburg driveways, carports, and entry points.
Smart Locks for Spartanburg Rentals and Homes
Keypad and app-controlled locks rated for exterior use — plus which brands are recommended by Spartanburg locksmiths.
Spartanburg County Detention
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SC511 Live Map →SC Highway Patrol
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