Spartanburg Police said officers responded on June 10, 2026, to a domestic violence-related dispute at about 2:30 p.m. Before officers arrived, a male suspect fled the scene in a white pickup truck, according to the department.

Police later located the vehicle in the Cedar Springs area of the city of Spartanburg and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop and fled into Spartanburg County toward Keltner Avenue. Officers said the suspect fled from law enforcement on two separate occasions.

Police then conducted a high-risk traffic stop. The suspect refused repeated commands to exit the vehicle. Officers said they broke a window of the vehicle and deployed K-9 Bruno to help with extracting the driver.

During the encounter, police said K-9 Bruno was cut on the top of his head with a box cutter by the suspect. Bruno was transported for veterinary treatment. The department said his injuries were not considered life-threatening and he was expected to recover.

After the assault, police said the suspect fled again while in the vehicle. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office later located the vehicle and initiated another pursuit. Deputies used a PIT maneuver to end the pursuit. Police said the suspect’s vehicle crashed and he was taken into custody without further incident.

The investigation remains active, and police said additional information, including charges, would be released as it becomes available.

Major Littlejohn said the officers, investigators, the K-9 team and partners with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office acted with professionalism and teamwork. He also thanked staff for Bruno’s care and said the incident showed the dedication of the people serving the community.

Spartanburg police encouraged anyone with additional information to contact the department.

Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg to Hold Juneteenth Block Party Tonight

The City of Spartanburg will host a Juneteenth Block Party in downtown Spartanburg at 6 PM today on South Daniel Morgan Avenue. The event will include live music, food trucks, vendors, and free parking at the stadium garage.

Spartanburg city offices close for Juneteenth holiday

Spartanburg City Offices will be closed today to observe the Juneteenth holiday. Solid waste collection will run on a regular schedule, and a Juneteenth Celebration Week Block Party is set for 6 PM to 10 PM on S Daniel Morgan Ave.

Spartanburg Schools Close for Juneteenth on June 18

District Six schools and offices in Spartanburg will close on Thursday, June 18, 2026, for Juneteenth. The district said the holiday is observed on the nearest business day.

Spartanburg Schools adds flag football and softball coaches

Spartanburg Schools announced Matt Morgenroth as the new Girls Flag Football Coach. It also named Levi Long as the Softball Head Coach.

Spartanburg Fire Department Mourns Commander Tom Ivey

The Spartanburg Fire Department said Fire Commander Thomas “Tom” Ivey died on June 11, 2026, after a long illness. The department said he served for more than two decades and continued fire service work after retirement.

Traffic Alert Issued After Rail Car Leak

Spartanburg City Fire Department crews are responding to a rail car leak in the Beaumont area. Road closures are in place on Isom St. and Beaumont Ave., and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Early voting set for June 23 runoff election

Early voting for the June 23 runoff election begins tomorrow and runs through Thursday, June 18. OneSpartanburg, Inc. says voters can find candidate positions and early voting locations at its website.

Spartanburg officers volunteer on Habitat home siding

Spartanburg Police officers and civilian employees helped install siding on a home being built with Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg on Bethlehem Drive in the Highland community. The home is expected to be completed by the end of July.

USC Upstate Marks Juneteenth With Message

University of South Carolina Upstate marked Juneteenth with a message honoring freedom, resilience, strength, and perseverance. The university posted Happy Juneteenth to celebrate the holiday.