Officers from the Laurens Police Department were dispatched to a residence within the city limits on Saturday in response to a reported kidnapping. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that a violent abduction had occurred, involving multiple handguns and threats to the lives of multiple victims.
The investigation revealed that 26-year-old Jordan Trevion Sweeney forcibly abducted a female victim from the front yard of the residence before fleeing the scene. Officers acted swiftly, tracking the suspect and victim with the help of the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Greenville County Sheriff’s Office and local commercial security staff.
The vehicle used in the abduction was located shortly after on Sweeney Road in Simpsonville, where officers safely recovered the victim. Jordan Sweeney fled on foot, prompting a pursuit.
Sweeney remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. The public is urged not to approach him.
“We are grateful for the swift, coordinated response of all involved agencies, which led to the safe recovery of the victim,” said Laurens Police Chief Heath Copeland. “We are working diligently to locate Sweeney and bring him into custody as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Jordan Trevion Sweeney is asked to contact 911 immediately. - golaurens.com
