A 36-year-old Las Vegas high school orchestra director is behind bars after detectives say he engaged in sexually based conduct with students. Jordan Bushey, who works in the Clark County School District, was arrested Monday, booked into the county detention center and is now facing a cluster of felony charges tied to alleged communications and sex acts with a pupil. Investigators say the case is still very much active and they are keeping a tight lid on details while they look into whether there are more victims.
Arrest and Charges
In an update posted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the department’s Sexual Assault Detail reported that Bushey was arrested and charged with one count of unlawful communication between a person in a position of authority and a pupil, along with six counts of a school employee engaging in a sex act with a pupil. The post notes that Bushey, 36, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center. Police did not identify any alleged victims or provide an arraignment date in the initial public notice.
School Ties and Role
Bushey is listed as the orchestra director at Las Vegas High School, according to the Las Vegas High School staff page. The position involves regular interaction with students, a point detectives highlighted as they urged anyone with information to step forward. The staff listing shows Bushey as an employee of the Clark County School District.
Police Seek Other Victims
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized to call the Sexual Assault Detail at 702-828-3421. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Nevada at 702-385-5555 or submit a tip through its website. Detectives specifically referenced Bushey’s work with youth as the reason for the public appeal and asked anyone with potential evidence to hang on to messages, photos or other records that might help move the investigation forward.
Legal Implications
Under Nevada law, sexual conduct between certain school employees and pupils is treated as a category C felony, with penalties spelled out in the state code. The Nevada Revised Statutes outline the offense at NRS 201.540 and related sex offender registration rules in Chapter 179D. At this stage, the charges remain allegations and Bushey is presumed innocent unless and until prosecutors prove the case in court.
Resources and Next Steps
Survivors seeking immediate help can call the Signs of HOPE 24/7 sexual assault crisis hotline at 702-366-1640, according to Signs of HOPE. Booking information indicates that Bushey was taken to the Clark County Detention Center. Details on court filings and any scheduled arraignment were not included in the initial police post. This story will be updated as additional information or public court records become available.
