Criminal Investigations Commander
Captain Philip Wilkie
864-503-4600
Criminal Investigators
Investigations Section (Detectives) is responsible for the comprehensive, follow-up investigation of criminal offenses occurring within Spartanburg County and identifying, apprehending and assisting in the prosecution of criminal offenders.
Phone: (864) 503-4600
Criminal Investigations Lieutenant
1st Lieutenant Mikhail Mironenko
864-503-4600
mmironenko@spartanburgcounty.org
Violent Crimes Division
Lieutenant Paul Norris
864-503-4600
1st Sgt. Megan Bennett
864-503-4670
mbennett@spartanburgcounty.org
Property Crimes
Sgt. Brad Newton - (864) 503-4609
Sgt Jason Kramer - (864) 503-4580
Computer Forensics
Fraud Unit
Welcome to the Fraud Unit of the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. The Unit consists of one Sergeant and three Investigators. Fraud applies to incidents that are both criminal and civil in nature. The Unit only investigates incidents that are criminal. Not every incident where somebody wrongs someone is considered criminal, especially in the world of fraud. In those incidents the Civil Court is the proper place to seek resolution. In criminal investigations the Unit does not have the authority to recover money for victims that were obtained through a criminal offense. Financial restitution is handled by the Solicitor’s Office and the Court System. The purpose of the police investigation is to obtain enough evidence for a prosecution against the defendant. The following is just some of the incidents the Unit investigates:
Identity Theft
Credit Card Fraud
Embezzlement
Fraud
Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
Internet Based Financial Crimes
Breach of Trust
Counterfeit Goods
Click here for questions about fraud cases.
Contact Information:
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
Fraud Unit
8045 Howard St
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Office: 864-503-4600
Fax: 864-503-4689
Special Victims Unit
The Special Victims Unit is responsible for investigating all sex related crimes and all abuse cases. The Unit consists of one Sergeant and three Investigators. The personnel in this Unit are trained in advanced investigative techniques relating to the unique and complex investigations of sex related crimes. They are also responsible for investigating juvenile and elder abuse cases. The Unit works closely with the Department of Social Services and the Spartanburg Children’s Advocacy Center.
If you are a mandated
reporter or from another agency and need to make a referral please email First Sergeant Meghan Bennett - mbennett@spartanburgcounty.org
Contact Information
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
Special Victims Unit
8045 Howard St
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Office: 864-503-4600
Fax: 864-503-4689
First Sergeant Megan Bennett
Narcotics Division
Narcotics Tip Line: (864) 595-5403
Crime Scene Unit
The Crime Scene Unit is responsible for responding to all crime scenes to document, collect and preserve evidence to assist Investigators, Uniform Patrol and the Solicitors Office in the apprehension and conviction of a suspect. This unit is also responsible for Missing/Runaway cases, maintaining the Sex Offender Registry as well as the A.F.I.S. (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) section.
Evidence
Deputy Angela Nelson
864-503-4526
Forensic Lab
The primary focus of the Forensic Lab at the Sheriff's Office is the testing of suspected controlled substances, or drugs. The Forensic Lab also performs analysis on fire debris collected at fire scenes where foul play is suspected. There are presently 2 chemists in the Forensic Lab and both respond routinely to clandestine labs for processing and evidence collection. The 2 chemists are both certified through the American Board of Criminalistics.
Victim Assistance Division
The Victim Assistance Division assists victims of crime and performs highly interactive and assistance duties directly working with victims. Victim Assistance also serves as a court liaison between victims and prosecution to aid victims in understanding their rights. Victim Advocates always make sure victims know what their options are as a victim, and assist them with those options such as filing for an Order of Protection, shelter placement, compensation application, etc. Upon the discretion of a supervisor or investigator, there is also a Victim Advocate on call for violent crimes such as Homicides to aid victims and families with their trauma, and also to advise them of available resources such as counseling.
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