Kidnapping charge against Waynesburg man withdrawn, new charges filed
A charge of kidnapping filed by Waynesburg police against a borough man who was found with a runaway teen last month has been withdrawn and new charges have been filed.
State police charged James Michael Jordan, 29, with felonies of interference with custody of children and receiving stolen property, as well as a misdemeanor charge of corruption of minors.
Waynesburg police initially charged Jordan with kidnapping, corruption of minors and receiving stolen property. Police Chief Tom Ankrom said that as he interviewed the suspect, he learned most of the acts took place outside of his department蘑菇视频 jurisdiction.
Ankrom handed over the case to state police and the original charges were withdrawn.
Waynesburg police first reported the 14-year-old missing Jan. 11. According to court documents, a protection from abuse order is in place between Jordan and the youth.
Police said the teen left home early Jan. 11 and stole her grandmother蘑菇视频 Jeep. Jordan had the teen pick him up near Kirby Road in Whiteley Township, court documents state. Police found the two at a motel in Lewisburg, W.Va., the following night.
State police filed the new charges on Jan. 28 before Magisterial District Judge Glenn Bates. Following arraignment, Jordan was sent to the Greene County Prison in lieu of $50,000 straight bail.
As of the Messenger蘑菇视频 press time, Jordan was scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge David Balint on Feb. 10. Updated information regarding his hearing was not known by press time.