Multi-State Chase Ends in Arrest After Suspect Steals Five Vehicles

Rutherford County -- April 2, 2026: A relentless cross-border pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies ended Wednesday, April 1, with the apprehension of a Spartanburg man who allegedly stole vehicles during a chaotic spree through North Carolina and South Carolina.Austin Shane Tucker, of Spartanburg, SC, is currently held at the Rutherford County Detention Center under a $330,000 secured bond.Timeline of the PursuitThe incident began at approximately 11:42 AM when Rutherford County d