A Mount Pleasant man has been arrested and charged with purchase and/or possession of a depiction of a minor in a sex act, first offense.
According to court documents, on October 14th, 2024, 46-year-old Dennis Jantzen uploaded four images through the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. One of the photos allegedly depicted a sexualized image involving young children. The images were sent to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and were later traced through a subpoena to have been uploaded from Apartment 226 at the Chesapeake Apartments in Mount Pleasant, across from the Maple Leaf Athletic Complex.
Court records also indicate that on August 7th of last year, a group that produces YouTube videos targeting suspected online predators went to a business in Mount Pleasant. Investigators say they confronted Jantzen after posing as a 14-year-old boy, during which he allegedly sent and requested explicit images.
On July 1st, a warrant was served at Jantzen’s residence. Several electronic devices were seized, including cell phones, laptops, SD cards, and USB drives.
A forensic examination of one of the seized phones later revealed an account under the name “David Miller,” which investigators say was connected to another child exploitation investigation in which the suspect had not yet been identified.
After the arrest, authorities say four additional cyber tips from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force were also linked to the case.
Jantzen is currently being held at the Henry County Jail.
UPDATE: July 3rd, 2026 @10:23
Dennis Jantzen of Mount Pleasant, who was previously arrested and charged with purchase and/or possession of a depiction of a minor in a sex act, has now been released from the Henry County Jail.
Jail records show Jantzen posted a $9,000 bond and was released yesterday.
He is now awaiting his initial court appearance. A court date has not yet been released.
Jantzen was originally arrested following an investigation involving the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
And as a reminder, a charge is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.