Foot Pursuit Leads to Fentanyl Trafficking Arrest in Rutherford County

Rutherford County -- A suspected fentanyl dealer is in custody following a foot chase through Spindale on March 11, 2026. The arrest was the result of a coordinated effort between the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office ACE Team and the Tri-City Violent Crimes Task Force.Authorities were investigating the sale and distribution of fentanyl within Rutherford County when they located Chawnteat McEntire, 38, also known as "Shawn Mac," in the Dollar General parking lot on Railroad Avenue.The Pursuit a