26-year-old Jordan Mitchell, injured at work, turned to drug dealing after opioid use, arrested with drugs, cash, and a gun, sentenced to an Intensive Correction Order with 11 months in jail.

26-year-old Jordan Mitchell, after suffering a workplace injury, transitioned from a stable job in civil infrastructure to daily opioid use. To fund his habit and support his family, Mitchell turned to drug dealing. He was arrested in Maitland with methamphetamine, cash, and a loaded pistol. Mitchell was sentenced to a three-year Intensive Correction Order, with the first 11 months spent in jail on remand.

May 22, 2024
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