PRESS RELEASE
SEXUAL BATTERY SUSPECT ARRESTED
APRIL 12, 2018
On Wednesday, April 11th, 2018, 41-year-old Jefferson Lee Jordan of Lucedale, MS, was arrested by the George County Sheriff’s Office and charged with 6 counts of Molestation (Touching a Child for Lustful Purposes) and 3 counts of Sexual Battery (of a Child Under 14). Jordan had his initial appearance in George County Justice Court later that same day before Judge Jessie Underwood, at which time a commercial bond was set at $600,000. Jordan is currently in custody at the George County Regional Correctional Facility.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information concerning this or any other crime is encouraged to contact the George County Sheriff’s Office at 601.947.4811.
The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is available for reporting anonymous crime tips by calling 877.787.5898. The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers can be accessed by internet at the following address: mscoastcrimestoppers.com or through the George County Sheriff’s Office website www.GeorgeCountyMSSheriff.com.
Authorized for release by Sheriff Keith Havard.