MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — A Berkeley County jury has found a Moncks Corner woman guilty of first-degree harassment following what prosecutors described as a continued pattern of targeting a victim and his wife.
Denise Rogers, 52, was convicted on March 19 and sentenced by Judge Roger Young Sr. to 90 days suspended to one weekend in the Hill-Finklea Detention Center, followed by two years of probation. The court also issued a permanent restraining order.
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According to the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, the case centered on repeated harassment directed at the victim and his wife, even while Rogers was already facing similar charges in another county.
Prosecutors said Rogers had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment in Orangeburg County involving the same victims. While out on bond in that case, she continued to follow, contact, and monitor the victim.
Authorities also testified that Rogers surveilled the victim’s workplace multiple times over a 10-day period in 2023 without a legitimate reason. During an interview with the Hanahan Police Department, she admitted to being at the location several times.
At trial, investigators presented digital evidence supporting the victim’s claims, along with testimony from law enforcement officers and the victim himself.
Special Assistant Solicitor Olivia Lynch said the verdict reflects the seriousness of the case.
“The verdict showed that the jury recognized the serious nature of the offense and the victim’s diligence in documenting the defendant’s pattern of behavior,” Lynch said.
Officials noted that harassment cases are frequently prosecuted in the Ninth Circuit and can often be part of broader domestic-related situations.
Rogers now faces additional penalties if she violates the court-ordered restraining order. She also has two prior convictions for second-degree harassment.
The case was prosecuted by attorneys from the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office Special Victims Unit, with assistance from the Hanahan Police Department.
