Accusations of Inappropriate Touching
In early May, the principal of Sun Valley Elementary School called the police to report an accusation that a fifth-grade teacher had inappropriately touched an 11-year-old student.
One week later, on May 14, 2019, police arrested 43-year-old Ricky Ordway. During their initial investigation, law enforcement discovered a total of 3 children who had been allegedly touched by Ordway. As a result, the man was charged with 5 counts of child molestation and 1 count of sexual abuse.
Recently, however, a grand jury indicted Ordway on 24 child sex crimes. The felonies were committed against a total of 12 victims, who were all under 15 years old at the time of the abuse.
Ordway now faces 6 counts of child molestation, 15 counts of attempted child molestation, and 3 counts of sexual abuse.
Most crimes occurred between August 2018 and May 31, 2019, but 4 incidents took place between June 2010 and August 2011.
Ordway was employed by the Peoria Unified School District from August 2016 until he was placed on administrative leave on May 8, 2019.
According to the Maricopa County Superior Court website, Ordway will appear in court on October 14th.
How to Take Action
If you have information about this case, contact the Peoria Police Department at (623) 773-8976 or share your concerns with Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
If you or your child has been sexually abused at the hands of Ordway or another predator, your family does not have to walk alone. The attorneys at Montoya, Lucero & Pastor, P.A. walk with victims every step of the way to ensure that the truth is exposed and that justice is served.
Our attorneys at Montoya, Lucero, & Pastor, P.A. are available for a free, confidential consultation.
Call us today at (602) 483-6869.