A man sought by authorities following an early morning assault in the Mud Creek community has been taken into custody after a daylong search that involved numerous law enforcement resources and tips from the public.
According to the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, Jonathan Lee Jordan, 41, was arrested around 6:50 p.m. Thursday after deputies received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting that he was walking along Creasy Patch Road in the Mud Creek community.
Deputies responded to the area and took Jordan into custody without incident.
The arrest came after a lengthy search that began Thursday morning following a reported assault inside a home around 7:45 a.m. in the 3800 block of Mud Creek Road.
Throughout the day, deputies from the sheriff’s office—including Uniform Patrol, Criminal Investigations, and K9 units—searched the area with assistance from other agencies. K9 teams tracked on the ground while aviation resources were also used as weather conditions improved later in the day.
Earlier in the afternoon, investigators secured an arrest warrant charging Jordan with aggravated assault. Evidence discovered during the search led investigators to believe he remained in the Mud Creek area.
Authorities said the incident is believed to be isolated, noting that Jordan was familiar with the victim.
At one point during the search, deputies recovered some articles of clothing believed to belong to the suspect, leaving investigators unsure of what he might be wearing.
After more than eight hours of active searching, the operation transitioned to increased patrols and a request for help from the public. That assistance proved crucial, as several callers reported seeing the suspect walking along Creasy Patch Road shortly before his arrest.
Jordan is now in custody and the investigation remains ongoing.
