Nathan Jump, 50, was arrested yesterday after Louisiana State Police said investigators uncovered allegations that he sexually battered a juvenile while serving as a school administrator. The arrest happened in Claiborne Parish, and Jump was processed at the Claiborne Parish Detention Center. According to state police, the investigation started last October and led to a warrant obtained through the 2nd Judicial District Court.
Investigation and arrest
The Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit says it opened its inquiry in October after receiving reports about the alleged abuse. Working with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, investigators secured a warrant through the 2nd Judicial District Court. They executed that warrant Thursday and booked Jump into the Claiborne Parish Detention Center. Authorities shared the details in an online news post and asked anyone with additional information to come forward, according to the Louisiana State Police.
School ties and community questions
Local reporting indicates Jump is listed online as the principal of Mt. Olive Christian School in Athens, a small private K–12 school. As reported by KTAL, online directories place Mt. Olive Christian School on Highway 9 in Athens. The Louisiana State Police release did not identify the school by name or describe any alleged victims.
How to report tips
Investigators are asking anyone with information related to the case to contact the Louisiana State Police, either through the agency’s anonymous online reporting system or by calling the LSP Special Victims Unit at 1-800-434-8007. Local coverage noted that guidance and urged potential witnesses to reach out to law enforcement, according to KSLA.
Legal context
Under Louisiana law, sexual battery is defined in R.S. 14:43.1 and is treated as a sexual offense when the victim is under 18. A conviction can bring prison time and may require the offender to register as a sex offender. The statute and related procedural rules spell out the seriousness of the charge and the extended time frames for prosecution in some cases. Legal background on those provisions is available on FindLaw.
Jump is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty in court. Officials said more information will be released as the investigation moves forward. The department’s public post lists Trooper Eddie Thomas of Troop G as the public affairs contact, with an office phone number of (318) 741-7411 and the email address [email protected], according to the Louisiana State Police.
