Charleston Entrepreneur Eric Bowman Arrested on Stalking Charges

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. — Eric Bowman, a 45-year-old entrepreneur from Charleston, turned himself in to police on April 8, 2025, following charges of first-degree harassment and stalking reportedly filed by his estranged wife. Bowman, who previously owned the Charleston Battery soccer team, was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center after voluntarily submitting to authorities.

The allegations stem from incidents dating back to July 2024, when Bowman’s wife discovered a tracking device on her vehicle while visiting New York. Following the alarming finding, which involved her father removing the device, the woman contacted local authorities. The Sullivan’s Island Police Department (SIPD) opened an investigation, ultimately involving the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) in the process.

In October 2024, officers received critical data from the manufacturer of the tracking device, prompting them to believe that legal boundaries had been violated. Two months later, as the investigation progressed, the case developed further due to Rep. Nancy Mace’s critical speech on the House floor implicating Bowman along with three other men in various acts of misconduct.

On February 13, 2025, Bowman was identified as a concerning figure by a woman who expressed her fears to authorities after Mace’s speech, which included allegations of sexual misconduct directed at him. Following further investigation, warrants for his arrest were signed on April 4, leading to his eventual surrender.

Upon his appearance in bond court, Bowman was granted a $10,000 surety bond and instructed to have no contact with the alleged victim. At the hearing, his estranged wife, Melissa Britton, conveyed her terror stemming from Bowman’s actions, claiming he posed a “clear” ongoing danger. She recounted a threatening encounter where he reportedly said he could do whatever he wanted in six seconds.

Bowman, through his attorney Jerry Theos, maintained his innocence and argued that the charges were an attempt by Britton to manipulate the judicial system. He indicated that they have been separated for nearly two years and had no communication since November 2023, questioning why Britton had not pursued a divorce instead.

During the bond hearing, Britton detailed past incidents of intimidation. She mentioned escalating threats and noted that her ex-husband surveilled her for months using GPS data from her vehicle. As a founder and CEO of a digital software company based in Mount Pleasant, Britton expressed the debilitating impact the situation has had on her life and career.

In the wake of Bowman’s arrest, Rep. Mace reiterated her commitment to advocating for victims of domestic abuse, labeling Bowman a “predator.” She stated, “If you harm women and kids, you should face the full force of the law. Justice is coming.”

Bowman’s history with law enforcement includes past charges of assault and domestic disturbances, including incidents reported by Britton in 2023. He has a pattern of conflicts with local authorities dating back several years, including a notable 2018 case involving a hit-and-run and assault with a golf cart.

As the case unfolds, Bowman will face legal consequences rooted in these serious allegations of harassment and stalking, both classified as misdemeanors in South Carolina and carrying significant potential penalties. The situation continues to evolve as discussions of his prior conduct and current accusations dominate local discourse.