Professional Wrestler Charged with Kidnapping After Victim’s Distress Signal
Authorities Respond After Note Found in Sandwich Shop
A 34-year-old professional wrestler, known in the ring as Jayden Steele, has been arrested on felony kidnapping and assault charges following the discovery of a distress note left by an alleged victim at a Jersey Mike’s restaurant in Navarre, Florida. Jordan Williams, who has a documented history of domestic violence, was taken into custody after police reviewed surveillance footage and information provided in the note.
Alarming Plea for Help Discovered
The note, found by sandwich shop employee Eleanor Coffee on May 27, detailed the victim’s desperate situation. Written on a crumpled piece of paper, the message pleaded, "Please help me. I’m at this address in Navarre. I need you to call the police and do a wellness check.” Coffee promptly alerted her manager and called 911, noting in the message that the alleged assailant would be alerted to any police action if his vehicle was present.
The note further emphasized the victim’s fear for her safety, stating, “He controls my phone so he will know [if you message me]… just want to get home to my kids and family… Please help get me home! HELP!”
Investigation Leads to Serious Findings
Acting on the information from the note, authorities located the alleged victim at a residence linked to Williams, just two miles from the sandwich shop. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, she exhibited visible injuries consistent with prolonged abuse, prompting immediate medical attention.
Further investigation revealed a harrowing history of domestic violence involving multiple assaults, including incidents where Williams is accused of holding a knife to the victim’s throat and physically restraining her. The victim also reported a two-day ordeal during which she was allegedly bound and subjected to humiliating treatment.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Williams has been charged with multiple offenses, including felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felony kidnapping, and felony battery strangulation, among others. He made his first court appearance on May 29 and is currently being held without bond. A scheduled arraignment is set for June 19.
Chief Deputy Randy Tifft of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office spoke strongly against Williams, stating, “Anybody who would do that to another woman, he doesn’t need to be walking around free in our community.”
As the investigation unfolds and further details emerge, updates will be provided.
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