May 8, 2023
On May 2, 2023 the Levy County Sheriff’s Office opened an
investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct which occurred between John
H. Jordan (2/20/63) of Chiefland and a 13 year old child. Detectives began their
investigation conducting multiple interviews. In cooperation with the Florida
Department of Children and Family Services Child Protection Team, Detectives obtained
evidence of multiple sexual encounters Jordan had with the child which began in
December of 2022.
On May 5, 2023 Detectives confronted Jordan at his home and
obtained his statement. Jordan made statements to Detectives which corroborate details
obtained from the victim and witnesses. Detectives took Jordan into custody at
the conclusion of his statements.
A search warrant was also executed at Jordan’s home. Detectives
collected multiple items from inside the home that will be forensically
reviewed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Forensic Laboratory for
DNA. Detectives also seized electronic devices which will also be examined.
Jordan was booked into the Levy County Detention Facility.
He has been charged with two counts of Lewd and Lascivious Battery and two
counts of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation. He is being held on and $1,300,000.00
bond.
This investigation is still on-going and Detectives are
requesting assistance from anyone who may have information to contact Detective
Ryan Sullivan at 352-486-5111 ext. 360. Anyone who wishes to make an anonymous
tip can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-877-349-8477.
