News Summary

Edgar Kangaroo Jansons, a former Beaufort police officer, has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a 10-year-old child. The charges stem from an incident that occurred in December 2024 and an arrest warrant was issued on April 20, 2025, following an investigation by SLED. Jansons, who had a long history of law enforcement service, was released on bond after being booked.

Beaufort Police Officer Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct

Edgar Kangaroo Jansons, a 75-year-old resident of Beaufort, faces serious legal charges following an incident with a minor.

Charge Details

• Jansons was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
• The charge stems from an incident in December 2024 involving a 10-year-old child at his residence.
• An arrest warrant was issued on April 20, 2025, after an investigation by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

Allegations

During a police interview, the child disclosed alarming details:

• Jansons allegedly kissed the child on the mouth.
• It was reported that he felt his tongue and touched the child on the back and arms.

Background on Edgar Jansons

Jansons served as a Class I law enforcement officer with the Port Royal Police Department from February 2013 until his resignation on November 12, 2024.

• He had previous experience with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office from July 2001 to February 2013 and with the Andrews Police Department from 1986 to 2001.
• At the time of his resignation, he was said to be under investigation for another criminal matter.

Involvement with Schools

Although there is a record of Jansons serving on the board of the South Carolina Association of School Resource Officers, it remains unclear whether he worked in that capacity in Beaufort County.

• Port Royal Police Captain Norman McCown confirmed that Jansons was not assigned as a school resource officer during his tenure.
• Candace Bruder from the Beaufort County School District noted that school resource officers are not district employees, limiting her comments on the matter.

Potential Consequences

The South Carolina criminal code defines third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor as committing or attempting to commit a lewd act with a child under sixteen years of age. If convicted, Jansons could face:

• A felony charge punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
• Fines at the discretion of the judge.

Current Status

Jansons was booked into the Beaufort County Detention Center on April 19, 2025, and released two days later on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond.

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Additional Resources

• Island Packet: Officer Charged with Sexual Conduct
• Wikipedia: Criminal Sexual Conduct
• Your Island News: Beaufort PD Investigation
• Google Search: Beaufort Police Department
• WSAV: Beaufort PD Statement
• Google Scholar: Law Enforcement Conduct
• Live 5 News: Beaufort Police Charges
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Criminal Law
• Carolina Coast Online: Beaufort News
• Google News: Beaufort County Detention Center

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