More Info Sought In Abington Resource Officer Sex Crime Investigation

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — After an Abington Police officer who was assigned as a school resource officer at Abington High School was charged with sex crimes, authorities are asking anyone who may have more information on the officer to come forward.

Jordan Jones, 29, of Horsham, has been charged with five felony counts of institutional sexual assault, felony endangering the welfare of children, and felony corruption of minors.

Authorities said had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female student at the school that began in November 2023. The girl told a school counselor about their interactions, who reported the relationship to authorities, leading to Jones' arrest and charges.

In a message to the community, Abington Police Chief Patrick Molloy said his department will not be handling the investigation and case due to Jones being a full-time member of the force, having joined in 2017. Jones was stripped of his gun and badge and has been placed on administrative leave with intent to dismiss, per protocol.

"As your Chief, I cannot find the words to accurately convey the pain that this betrayal of trust has caused so many, not the least of which is our victim in this case," Molloy said. "These allegations and the subsequent arrest of Jordan Jones are profoundly disturbing. Jones’s behavior has brought immeasurable discredit to our organization and our profession, especially since he was in a position of authority and was entrusted to protect our students. Jones’s actions do not reflect the great work that the men and women in the Abington Township Police Department do every day. Each Abington officer understands how this incident impacts our profession. The Department remains committed to the strong partnership that we have enjoyed for decades with the Abington School District, and we will do everything in our power to regain the trust of the school community."

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone who has information that may be pertinent to it is urged to contact Montgomery County Detective Walter Kerr at 610-278-3036 or Walter.Kerr@montgomerycountypa.gov or Abington Township Police Detective Troy Hummel at 267-536-1111 at thummel@abingtonpa.gov.