Deputy Killed, Allegedly By Husband, Remembered As Caring Public Servant

A Cleveland County deputy was killed Wednesday morning. Investigators have arrested her husband and fellow deputy.

Deputy Jordan Cannon leaves behind a legacy at a police department she once served. 

“Jordan was beloved by this community, embraced by this community, she embraced this community,” said Okarche Police Lt. Kyle Bridges.

Before becoming a deputy with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, Cannon was an Okarche Police officer. 

Cannon’s former colleagues said she was an incredible public servant.

“She was outgoing, people would always approach her. She was always giving people her ear,” said Bridges.

Bridges said Cannon pushed herself.

“She was always wanting to learn, wanting to be better and really took that to heart,” said Bridges.

Cannon was recognized as an outstanding officer. Fellow officers said Cannon once conducted a traffic stop and led to a large drug find.

“Ended up finding a pound of meth, which to our knowledge, is the most narcotics seized by our police department,” said Bridge.

While she loved her work, Cannon loved interacting with citizens even more.

“Shows her character and how much she cared about the community she served,” said Bridges.    

Cannon spent a lot of her time in school classrooms reading to children.

“She spent a majority of time up there, just doing what she could to influence young little minds, ” said Bridges. 

According to investigators Cannon was killed in her home, and her husband arrested. The news of her passing all the more harder to bear.

“To be honest with you, I’m pissed off. I am mad at him for taking her life,” said Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason during a press conference Wednesday.

“It was pretty tragic news, infuriating news,” said Bridges.

Bridges said Cannon is responsible for modeling their community outreach programs.

“She was still beloved by this community to this day, she’s a huge loss,” said Bridges.

A candlelight vigil in honor of Jordan is planned for Thursday. The vigil will begin at 8:00 pm at the Cleveland County Courthouse.

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