A South Carolina man decided to “prank” his ex-girlfriend by allegedly sneaking into her house and hiding with a knife in her bathroom shower, where he lurked and waited for her to return home — without pants or underwear, his face concealed by a pair of biker shorts — in an attempt to surprise the woman and “lighten the mood” after a text message spat, according to cops.
According to online court records, Jackson Arnold, 25, was arrested and booked on Sunday on charges of aggravated assault and battery, first-degree burglary, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
He is accused of sneaking into his ex’s home on Westway Drive in Charleston via a detached garage apartment while she was not present, according to local NBC affiliate WCBD.
According to an arrest report obtained by WCBD, Arnold allegedly hid in the victim’s shower wearing a pair of biker shorts that concealed his face until she returned home. He was allegedly in possession of a knife, but it is unclear what kind.
According to WCBD, Arnold exited the shower after his ex-girlfriend returned home and allegedly set upon her, stabbing and slicing her throat with the knife.
He allegedly held the knife up to the side of his head at one point, prompting the victim to push Arnold away, according to police. The knife did not come into contact with her skin during the alleged incident.
According to police, after the encounter, Arnold threw the knife on the floor and began choking his ex with his left hand, causing her to stop breathing.
“The victim was able to remove the shorts from the unknown male’s face,” the arrest report states, according to WCBD. “It was at that time she realized it was her ex-boyfriend,” the police say.
Arnold allegedly also informed the woman that he was pranking her and wanted to speak with her. She eventually ran into the main house and asked the family to call 911, according to WCBD.
Arnold is being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center pending his initial court appearance. The hearing is scheduled for June 19.
