DECEMBER 9, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #17-1209
CONTACT SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
Jordan Lee Thornton
ARREST OF OSKALOOSA MAN IN STOLEN VEHICLE
Jordan Lee Thornton, 30, of Oskaloosa was arrested Friday night around 10:30 pm in Jackson County following a traffic stop. A Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped Thornton allegedly driving a 2012 Toyota Prius for a traffic violation near 126th Road and US Hwy 75 near Hoyt. The deputy soon discovered the vehicle had been stolen from a Topeka car dealership. Thornton was arrested for felony possession of stolen property, interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and driving while suspended. Thornton remains in custody in the Jackson County Jail.