Jordan Ternes, A Fugitive Wanted In 2 States For Child Rape, Is Captured In Bradley County

  • Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Jordan Ternes
Jordan Ternes
Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson announced the capture of a fugitive wanted in two states. 

Bradley County detectives, working with the United States Marshal’s Service, took Jordan William Ternes into custody on Monday, at a residence in the area of Lake Forest Middle School.
Ternes was wanted in Florida and Washington for child rape. He was booked into the Bradley County Jail, and is awaiting extradition. 

Sheriff Eric Watson commended the cooperation between Bradley County officers and the U.S. Marshal’s Service in apprehending Ternes.
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