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Georgetown man found guilty of removing arrowheads from Kisatchie sites, possessing firearm


Georgetown man found guilty of removing arrowheads from Kisatchie sites, possessing firearm

Dating back to the end of the last Ice Age around 10-12,000 years ago, archaeologists, have determined that this is one of the oldest and largest prehistoric archaeological sites in Western Louisiana.

A Georgetown man has been found guilty of removing arrowheads from archaeological sites in Grant Parish, according to a news release from acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook.

Roy Everett Jordan Jr., 57, was found guilty by a federal jury in Alexandria after 30 minutes of deliberating, it reads.

According to the release, U.S. Forest Service agents learned that digging had taken place at four Native American archaeological sites within the Kisatchie National Forest.

"The digging had been done in places where arrowheads and other human-altered stones were known to be present," it reads. "Through their investigation, agents obtained photo evidence of Jordan being in the area where the digging was taking place."

Then, a few hours after those photos, Jordan posted on social media about a find he'd made in the same location.

A search warrant for Jordan's home was obtained and served, leading agents to "numerous arrowheads and pottery shards," it reads.

"A table covered in a camouflage cloth was found which matched the photo Jordan had posted on social media."

In another building on his property, agents found more arrowheads and pottery shards, clothing that matched what Jordan wore in the photos taken and a loaded ISSC semi-automatic .22 caliber pistol.

Jordan is barred from owning a firearm or ammunition because of three prior felony convictions, reads the release.

To repair the damage at the sites and the value of the restoration will cost more than $500, an archaeologist testified during the trial, which was presided over by U.S. District Judge Dee Drell.

Jordan faces not more than two years in prison, a $20,000 fine or both on the archaeological charge, as well as restitution for damages at the sites. For the weapon conviction, he faces up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

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