South Carolina Man Arrested for Dozens of Calls to Woman

Victim received 37 calls over 5 days from multiple numbers, police say

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:57am

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A 26-year-old man in North Charleston, South Carolina has been arrested after allegedly calling a woman over three dozen times from multiple different numbers over a five-day period. The victim, an employee at a local hospital, reported the harassment to police, leading to the man's arrest in Horry County on March 31.

Why it matters

Repeated and unwanted phone calls can be a form of harassment that causes significant distress and disruption to victims. This case highlights the importance of reporting such incidents to law enforcement, who can take action to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

According to police, the victim told officers she received 37 phone calls over five days from multiple different numbers. The North Charleston Police Department arrested 26-year-old Antwan Shephard in Horry County on March 31. Upon his extradition back to Charleston County, he will be charged with unlawful use of a telecommunications device and held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.

  • The victim reported the harassment to police on March 20.
  • Antwan Shephard was arrested on March 31 in Horry County.

The players

Antwan Shephard

A 26-year-old man arrested for allegedly calling a woman over three dozen times from multiple different numbers.

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital

The hospital where the victim, an employee, was being harassed with phone calls.

North Charleston Police Department

The law enforcement agency that arrested Antwan Shephard in Horry County and will charge him with unlawful use of a telecommunications device.

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What’s next

Upon his extradition back to Charleston County, Antwan Shephard will be charged with unlawful use of a telecommunications device and held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious consequences that can result from repeated and unwanted phone calls, which can constitute harassment and disrupt victims' lives. It's important for victims to report such incidents to the authorities so that perpetrators can be held accountable.