Shortly after 11 p.m. on December 29, Charleston Police pulled over a Mercedes at a Circle K gas station after an alleged illegal lane change. Officers learned the driver, 27-year-old “Southern Hospitality” cast member Grace Lilly, had an active warrant for second-degree harassment and ordered her out of the vehicle. Her passenger, Brandon Klavon, stayed in the car as officers handcuffed her.
Lilly then asked for her purse, a request that became central to what followed. Police agreed to search it. Inside, they found a small container labeled “Happy Pills.” What began as a warrant arrest quickly expanded into a potential drug case.
Inside the “Happy Pills” Container
According to the police report, officers opened the container and cataloged its contents: twelve circular white tablets, each stamped with the letter “P,” plus half of an oblong blue pill with no visible imprint. The white tablets were uniform and otherwise unmarked, leaving their identity unclear. The blue fragment offered no immediate clue either, lacking the usual markings associated with prescription medication.
During questioning, Lilly told officers the blue pill was Xanax and said she had a prescription, but she could not provide documentation or details when asked. She claimed the white tablets were birth control, yet she was unable to name a brand. With no prescription bottle, no labeling consistent with pharmacy packaging, and no verifiable explanation for the pills, officers seized the container as evidence.
The Earlier Harassment Warrant
The stop was triggered not only by the driving infraction but also by an outstanding harassment warrant already on file. Court records indicate Lilly was wanted on a charge of second-degree harassment, a misdemeanor under South Carolina law. The statute covers a pattern of intentional, substantial, and unreasonable intrusion into another person’s private life that serves no legitimate purpose and causes, or is likely to cause, mental or emotional distress.
Publicly available records suggest the underlying allegations involve an ex-boyfriend, though the incident report does not detail specific conduct. The harassment case predates the traffic stop and the pill discovery, but the warrant ensured that any contact with law enforcement would lead to her arrest.
Jail Booking, Public Image, and Past Record
Lilly was booked into the Charleston County Jail at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Monday and held for about twelve hours before being released later that day. She appeared in a standard blue-and-white checkered jail uniform for her booking photo. Specific bail amounts and terms were not immediately made public.
By the time she left custody, Lilly was already reengaging with followers online. Within hours, she posted Instagram Stories from a beach shoot, wearing a brown bikini and using her catchphrase “~Wavy Baby~” alongside emojis and a video set to a song titled “Free.” The rapid return to curated imagery underscored the divide between her public persona and the legal trouble unfolding in the background.
Lilly is best known as a VIP lounge host at Republic Garden and Lounge in Charleston and as part of the ensemble cast on Bravo’s “Southern Hospitality,” which documents staff and nightlife around restaurateur Leva Bonaparte’s venues. She has worked in hospitality at the club for about five years. Public records also show she was arrested in Charleston County on June 29, 2016, on three drug possession counts, a history prosecutors may highlight as they evaluate any new narcotics charges stemming from the “Happy Pills” container.
Lab Results and the Legal Road Ahead
For now, the twelve white tablets stamped with “P” and the half blue pill remain in an evidence locker, awaiting full laboratory analysis. State crime lab technicians are expected to use gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to determine the exact chemical composition of each pill. Those results will be pivotal.
If testing confirms that the white tablets are a form of birth control or another non-controlled medication and that the blue pill matches a lawful prescription drug, the state’s drug case could weaken significantly, even as the harassment count proceeds on its own. If the pills are identified as controlled substances without a valid prescription, Lilly could face additional or upgraded charges, exposing her to more serious penalties and complicating any plea negotiations. A mixed result—some pills legal, others not—could produce a more complex set of charges and defenses.
Charleston prosecutors are expected to incorporate both the new lab findings and Lilly’s 2016 drug case into their assessment. Her passenger, Brandon Klavon, is mentioned in the police report but there is no public indication yet of his role, if any, in the possession allegations. Questions about who owned the pills, who placed them in the purse, and who knew what they were may surface as the case moves forward.
Court Dates Set
Lilly will next appear in court for an arraignment, where prosecutors will formally present the harassment charge and any drug counts supported by evidence. She is likely to enter an initial plea of not guilty while her attorney reviews the police report, obtains lab results through discovery, and explores possible defenses or plea options.
Meanwhile, Bravo has not issued a public statement on the arrest or on Lilly’s future with “Southern Hospitality.” The network’s response may hinge on the outcome of the lab analysis and the trajectory of the case. As winter continues, lab technicians, lawyers, and judges—not cameras—will determine what happens next. Until those test results are in and the courts act on them, Lilly’s television career and public image remain in a holding pattern.
Sources:
People Magazine – Grace Lilly of ‘Southern Hospitality’ Arrested on Charge of Second-Degree Harassment
TMZ – ‘Southern Hospitality’ Star Grace Lilly Arrested With ‘Happy Pills’
The Independent – ‘Southern Hospitality’ star arrested after ex accuses her of harassment over cat
Yahoo Entertainment – ‘Southern Hospitality’ star Grace Lilly arrested for alleged harassment
IMDB News – ‘Southern Hospitality’ Star Grace Lilly Arrested for Second-Degree Harassment
Charleston Police Department – Incident Report #2025-12-29 (Public Record)