Derek Jordan pled guilty to multiple charges from a child kidnapping investigation that began in July 2023. (Flagler County Sheriff's Office, Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)
BUNNELL, Fla. – A man pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a child kidnapping investigation that began in July 2023, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said on June 5, Derek Jordan pleaded guilty and was sentenced to state prison on the following charges:
Battery on a person 65 years or older - 40 months in state prison
Interference with custody - 40 months in state prison
Burglary of a dwelling - five years of probation
“I commend and express my gratitude to FCSO’s Real-time Crime Center team and our Major Case detectives, for all their excellent work done on this case,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “We were able to watch the arrest unfold from our RTCC on I-10. With assistance from our partners, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and the Florida Highway Patrol, this incredible teamwork ultimately brought justice to this heartbreaking situation and returned the children safely to their mother.”
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