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Police search for suspect reportedly threatening elementary students
April 17, 2007 - 5:45am — Brandon
According to police, on April 16 a male suspect appeared along the tree line behind the Jordan Elementary School. The suspect had a pocketknife out and tried to lure children into the woods. He made a slashing motion with his thumb to his neck to scare the children. The suspect is described as being in his mid twenties and very "dirty" looking. He was between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, and was wearing black shirt with a green coat and blue jeans. He was described as having a medium build. There was mud on his coat and on the knees of his jeans. His hair was dark blonde and was also dirty. He was carrying a brown colored duffel bag. Please call the Jordan Police Department at 952-492-2009 if you have contact with this individual.
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According to the police...
Back to page topAccording to the police dispatch, this man has been caught.
A suspect has been...
Back to page topA suspect has been interviewed by police. See this story for more information: http://www.jordannews.com/node/2813/.
Just for clarification, the photo included with Makadue's post is uploaded as Makadue's profile photo, not the photo of a man who has any alleged connection to the case.
(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)
Thanks for pointing that...
Back to page topThanks for pointing that out, I didn't even think of it when I posted that comment. I would hate to get brought in for questioning just cuz someone thought I was that guy.
The Jordan Lions and...
Back to page topThe Jordan Lions and Jordanness Lions organized a team to clear out the woods area. According to Lion Joe Thill, these are the volunteers who helped:
- John Wiese (Wiese Photography, 612-247-3346);
- Jason Allen;
- Randy Eckstein (Tri-State Bobcat, 612-919-3584);
- Greg Leahy;
- Kelly Rucks (Belle Plaine resident);
- Larry Kauzlarich;
- Guy Hennager;
- Robb DeCorsey;
- Jeff Kubesh;
- Heather and Chad Briese;
- Christopher Bauer;
- Kat and Eric Pass;
- Rolf Hofslund;
- Chuck Wermerskirchen;
- Terry Morlock;
- Tim and Donna Will (W.W. Will & Sons, 952-492-2411);
- Joe and Karen Thill (Comcast, 612-522-2000);
- Gene and Jane Sieve;
- Joel Benard (Jordan Middle School student);
- Betty Huebner;
- Wanda Breimhorst;
- Ramona Pauly;
- and Mary Oldenburg.
(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)