Sword-Wielding Burglary Suspect Arrested After Standoff in Spartanburg County

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, South Carolina — A Spartanburg County man faces multiple charges after a burglary investigation escalated into an armed standoff with sheriff's deputies on Monday afternoon.

The incident began on April 13, 2026, when deputies responded to a report of a residential burglary. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers encountered a suspect armed with a sword. The individual refused to comply with orders, retreated inside the home, and barricaded himself, prompting deputies to establish a secure perimeter and call in SWAT negotiators.

After several hours of negotiations and tactical positioning, law enforcement safely resolved the situation by deploying non-lethal measures to force the suspect out. The suspect was taken into custody without major injuries and is currently facing charges of burglary, resisting arrest, and assault with a deadly weapon. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office praised the patience and professionalism of the deputies involved in securing a peaceful resolution.