Coral Springs Man Accused of Repeatedly Molesting Child

October 3, 2026 • By Ryan Yousefi
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Henry Joseph Kardys Jr. {BSO}

A Coral Springs man accused of repeatedly molesting a child under 12 over a period of years was arrested by the Coral Springs Police Department.

According to Coral Springs Police Department records, Henry Joseph Kardys Jr., 79, faces six counts of lewd or lascivious molestation. Investigators said the allegations surfaced after the child told a family member that Kardys had been touching her inappropriately.

The most recent alleged incident occurred September 26 inside the child’s bedroom, according to police.

Investigators said the child’s father learned of the allegations while at work and returned home to review footage from a motion-activated security camera in the bedroom. Police said the footage showed Kardys entering the room, sitting on the child’s bed and asking her to sit next to him before touching her inappropriately.

The father later confronted Kardys through text messages and told him there were cameras inside the home, police said.

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According to investigators, Kardys responded, “I’m sorry I fucked up,” apologized, and said it would not happen again. He also allegedly asked the family to forgive him.

The child estimated Kardys had touched her inappropriately between 10 and 15 times, police said.

Investigators also reviewed text messages the child sent to a relative shortly after the September 26 incident. Police said the messages were sent before law enforcement became involved and matched what the child later told detectives.

Detectives obtained the memory card from the bedroom security camera and reviewed several videos recorded around the time of the latest alleged incident.

Police said the footage corroborated significant portions of the child’s account. Investigators said the child appeared visibly uncomfortable and seemed to be crying during portions of the video.

Based on interviews, electronic communications, and the security footage, investigators determined there was probable cause to charge Kardys. Investigators arrested him on October 1 and transported him to the Broward County Main Jail.

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Ryan Yousefi

Ryan Yousefi
Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiple outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.

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