SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — The Spartanburg Police Department arrested 20 people on Thursday, April 2, during a coordinated operation to address trespassing and public disorderly conduct.
The effort was conducted in partnership with the Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART) from A Place to Call Home.
The operation followed more than a year of requests from local businesses for assistance with trespassing, littering and public alcohol consumption on private property and sidewalks. While officers previously sought voluntary compliance by asking individuals to leave posted areas and dispose of trash, the department reported that the issues persisted without resolution…