Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright Begins Federal Prison Sentence for Fraud, Theft, and Drug Charges
Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright has begun serving a 41-month federal prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, for fraud, theft, and drug charges stemming from abuses of his power as sheriff.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 12, 2026 —
Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright has started a 41-month federal prison sentence. The sentence is being served at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
The charges for which Wright is serving time include fraud, theft, and drug offenses. These charges originated from alleged abuses of his authority during his tenure as sheriff.
The specifics of the fraud, theft, and drug charges, as well as the timeline of the abuses, were not detailed in the provided information.
Wright’s imprisonment marks the culmination of legal proceedings related to his conduct in office. The exact date his sentence commenced was not provided.
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