Kelon Renordo Hardin, 50, of Huger, South Carolina, was arrested on March 27, 2026, by Charleston Police for allegedly sexually assaulting a child under 10 in a West Ashley home multiple times between January 2024 and August 2025.
Charges and Penalty
He faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) with a minor, a felony carrying a mandatory minimum of 25 years to life in prison for victims under 11 under South Carolina law (S.C. Code § 16-3-655).
Investigation Details
Detectives identified Hardin after reports surfaced; assaults spanned 18+ months in a residence. Hardin has prior domestic violence charges from 2023-2024. He’s held at Al Cannon Detention Center.
This local Charleston-area child assault case aligns with your interest in South Carolina news, following the recent Mount Pleasant crash—shifting from traffic fatalities to predatory crimes. Devastating violation of trust.
