Arrowhead Thief Gets 30 Months & Gun Rap

ALEXANDRIA, La. – Roy Everett Jordan, Jr., 57, of Georgetown, Louisiana, is headed to federal prison after a jury found him guilty of desecrating sacred ground and breaking the law with a loaded weapon. Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Jordan received a 30-month sentence – 24 months for plundering Native American archaeological sites and an additional 6 months for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

The case, built by the U.S. Forest Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Louisiana State Police, and Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office, revealed a pattern of brazen disregard for both history and the law. In 2022, agents began investigating reports of unauthorized digging within the Kisatchie National Forest in Grant Parish. These weren’t casual hikers; this was systematic excavation at four known Native American sites, locations rich with arrowheads and other artifacts crafted by those who came before.

The evidence quickly pointed to Jordan. Agents secured photo evidence placing him at the dig sites. But Jordan didn’t stop there. Hours after being photographed illegally excavating, he bragged about his finds on social media, posting about a piece of pottery he’d unearthed that day. That post proved to be a critical piece of the puzzle.

A search warrant executed at Jordan’s residence turned up a treasure trove of stolen history. Numerous arrowheads and pottery shards were found scattered throughout his home and an outbuilding. A table draped with camouflage cloth precisely matched the pottery piece he’d flaunted online. But the looting wasn’t Jordan’s only offense. Agents also discovered a loaded ISSC semi-automatic .22 caliber pistol. Given his three prior felony convictions, possession of any firearm or ammunition was already illegal for Jordan.

“This sentence sends a clear message,” stated Assistant United States Attorney William C. Gaskins, who prosecuted the case. “The intentional destruction of archaeological resources and the illegal possession of firearms will not be tolerated.” Following his 30-month prison term, Jordan will be subject to two years of supervised release.

The Kisatchie National Forest remains a site of cultural and historical importance. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about similar looting activity to come forward. The preservation of these sites is vital, and those who seek to profit from their destruction will face the full force of the law.