Overview

• He faces 21 criminal charges, including counts of sexual abuse of a minor, third- and fourth-degree sex offenses, second-degree assault and child abuse.
• Police and Child Protective Services opened the investigation after a May 1 parental complaint and forensic interviews revealed allegations from five students.
• The alleged misconduct took place at Elvaton Christian Academy between 2020 and his removal on March 27, 2025.
• Jones held dual roles as a teacher at the private school and as pastor of Jessup Baptist Church while affiliated with Mission Fields International.
• He was arrested without incident on July 25 and is being held without bond as authorities prepare for prosecution.