A man named William Waters was arrested in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, after stealing a deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading a multi-county chase.
Incident Overview
The episode began around 9 p.m. Saturday at a QuikTrip on Asheville Highway, where deputies responded to a mental health call. Waters entered the patrol car at 9:45 p.m., struck one deputy with the door while dragging them briefly (no injuries reported), and fled despite attempts to stop him.
Chase Details
Waters drove through Spartanburg, Laurens, and Newberry counties along Interstate 26, surrendering near mile marker 60. One pursuing deputy crashed near mile marker 53, requiring extrication and helicopter transport to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center; full recovery expected.
Charges and Aftermath
Waters received medical evaluation before booking into Spartanburg County Detention Center on charges of grand larceny, blue light violations, and DUI.
