A Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy performed a search at a residence in Keokuk County, checking for a subject that was wanted on a Washington County Warrant. Twenty-six-year-old Shawn Michael Gordon of Richland was arrested for violating his probation for his original charge of Sexual Abuse Third-Degree, a Class C Felony.

According to Iowa law, a person commits sexual abuse in the third degree when the person performs a sex act that is done by force or against the will of the other person, or if the victim is under the influence, or the act is performed while the other person is mentally incapacitated, physically incapacitated, or physically helpless. Class C felonies are punishable by a prison term of up to ten years and a fine of $1,000 to $10,000.

Gordon was transported to the Washington County Jail and has been issued a $10,000 cash-only bond; KCII will bring you more information as it becomes official.