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La Pine Man Jailed on Sex Abuse Charge

A 64 –year old La Pine faces seven counts of sexual abuse involving a minor for his alleged relationship with an underage girl.

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A 64–year-old La Pine man faces seven counts of sexual abuse involving a minor for his alleged relationship with an underage girl.

Police arrested Kendall Jourdan on April 19 after a “lengthy” investigation into his relationship with a juvenile in the La Pine area. Jourdan has been charged with six counts of sexual abuse in the second degree and one count of encouraging sex abuse. Jourdan remains jailed in Bend on $50,000 bail.

According to police, there may be additional victims from previous years. Anyone with information about Jourdan’s case is asked to contact the Deschutes County Sheriff’ Office, 541-388-6655