Spartanburg County Tow Truck Driver Arrested for Violating Towing Ordinance

Christopher Michael Cole, a tow truck driver operating in Spartanburg County, has been apprehended by the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office for allegedly breaching the county's towing ordinance. The arrest follows accusations that Cole unlawfully towed 11 trucks and trailers from a Spinx gas station situated on Highway 14 near Greer.

According to deputies, Cole purportedly utilized the identities of two distinct towing companies, namely Southern Pride Towing and Affiliation Towing, as well as storage facilities located in Wellford and Duncan. After consultation with the county attorney's office, investigators obtained warrants for Cole's arrest, charging him with two counts of violation of county ordinance.

The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office is urging individuals who believe they may have fallen victim to improper towing by Cole to come forward and file a report.