Titusville Police Charge Two Suspects With Fentanyl and Solicitation for Prostitution

detectives uncovered evidence of a solicitation for prostitution

BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – Titusville Police Detectives arrested two Titusville residents for drug and solicitation charges on Wednesday August 20, at approximately 4:20 p.m.

According to the Titusville Police Department, the investigation began after detectives uncovered evidence of a solicitation for prostitution, which then led to the seizure of the dangerous street drug Fentanyl.

“James Saunders of Titusville solicited sex to a male undercover detective and then went and purchased Fentanyl in the presence of the detective near the 700 block of Deleon Avenue,” said City of Titusville Public Information Officer Amy Werring.

“Detectives were able to arrest both Saunders and Calease Jordan, who had sold Fentanyl to Saunders. Also seized from Jordan’s person upon her arrest was 8.6 grams of Fentanyl.”

The 36-year-old Saunders, of Palmetto Street in Titusville, was charged with 1 Count Solicitation of Prostitution and 1 Count of Sale of Controlled Substance (Fentanyl).

Titusville Police Detectives also arrested Calease Jordan, 55, of Titusville, who was charged with 1 Count of Trafficking Fentanyl (4 grams or more).

Both Saunders and Jordan are being held at the Brevard County Detention Center.

Saunders is being held on a $25,500 bond while Jordan is being held on a $150,000 bond.

“This case highlights the critical importance of our Special Investigations Section and their ability to protect the public,” said Titusville Police Major Jeremy Gonzalez.

“Our detectives put a priority on drug related crimes as fentanyl is one of the deadliest drugs plaquing our community. We continue to encourage anyone with additional information related to this case to come forward.”

Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Line at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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