Former Honolulu Police Department officer Mason Jordan and convicted sex offender sentenced to 23 years in federal prison secretly recorded a child in his household.
ICE arrested Phillip Harkins, a convicted murderer and criminal illegal alien from Scotland, upon his release from the Florida Department of Corrections Aug. 18. Harkins was ordered removed by an immigration judge in August of 2002.
U.S. Attorney, District of Hawaii Press Release:
Acting United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Mason Jordan, 34, of Kailua, Hawaii, was sentenced yesterday to 23 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime term of supervised release. He must also now register as a sex offender. Jordan pled guilty pursuant to a plea agreement in April 2024.
As part of his guilty plea, Jordan admitted that while serving as a Honolulu Police Department officer, he secretly photographed and recorded a child in his household to create sexually explicit material. Posing as a stranger, he then used that material to harass the child and coerce her into producing and sending him additional sexually explicit content. Jordan then posed as the child on social media to lure other local children into working as prostitutes, several of whom he eventually met in person for illicit encounters. He also used his access to proprietary police databases to research his victims and monitor police investigations into his criminal activities. Jordan used sophisticated techniques to evade detection by law enforcement, including systematically rotating between multiple phones, SIM cards, fake email accounts, online phone number services, and false social media profiles.
At sentencing, Senior U.S. District Judge Leslie Kobayashi described Jordan’s conduct as “beyond intentional” and involving extensive “planning and deceit.” She highlighted the technical sophistication of his attempts to conceal his identity and the profound betrayal of his duties as an officer and parental guardian.
“This case represents the ultimate betrayal of public trust: a sworn police officer who exploited his badge to prey on the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson. “I hope the sentence gives some solace to his victims and allows them to begin healing. Authority comes with trust and responsibility, and we will always aggressively pursue corrupt law enforcement officers who hide behind their badges to violate the sacred trust placed in them. We are deeply grateful to our partners with the Honolulu Police Department for its full cooperation and partnership in this investigation from the very beginning. Jordan’s conduct does not reflect the integrity and dedication of the many officers who honorably serve this community every day.”
“Homeland Security Investigations is unwavering in its commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community and ensuring that those who exploit positions of trust to harm others are held accountable,” said HSI Special Agent in Charge Lucia Cabral-DeArmas. “This case underscores the importance of strong partnerships between federal and local law enforcement agencies in bringing offenders to justice. We commend the courage of the survivors who came forward and hope this sentence provides them with some measure of closure. HSI will continue to work tirelessly to safeguard our communities and ensure that no one is above the law.”
"Mason Jordan’s actions reflect an egregiousabuse of authority—he violated the trust of family members who relied on him for protection and safety, and his sworn duty to protect this community,” said FBI Honolulu Special Agent in Charge David Porter. “Today’s sentence underscores our collective commitment to pursuing justice for victims and disrupting any sexual predator from further victimizing the most vulnerable among us.”
“Our thoughts are with the survivors whose courage in coming forward is deeply respected,” said Honolulu Police Department Interim Chief of Police Rade Vanic. “The actions of Mason Jordan were inexcusable and do not reflect the values of the Honolulu Police Department.”
This case was the result of a joint investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of the Honolulu Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Wayne A. Myers prosecuted the case.
ICE press release:
ICE arrested and plans to remove Phillip Harkins, a convicted murderer and criminal illegal alien from Scotland, upon his release from the Florida Department of Corrections Aug. 18.
Harkins served a 25-year prison sentence for the murder of a United States citizen during a drug deal in 1999 and is currently detained at the Baker County Detention Center in Macclenny, Florida. He was ordered removed by an immigration judge in August of 2002.
"ICE will not allow criminal illegal aliens to evade justice or remain in the U.S. unlawfully,” said ICE ERO Miami Field Office Director Garrett Ripa. “This arrest underscores our unwavering commitment to enforcing immigration laws and removing dangerous individuals who threaten the safety and security of our communities. Illegal aliens who violate our laws and harm American citizens will face the full force of law for their crimes and then will be removed from the U.S.”
Harkins has a lengthy criminal history.
On June 13, 1996, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested him for possession of a weapon and carrying a concealed firearm. He was convicted of these offenses on Jan. 13, 1997, by the Duval County Court.
On Feb. 4, 2000, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested Harkins for homicide. After posting bond, he fled to Scotland to evade the pending charges in Duval County, Florida. Following a prolonged extradition legal battle in Scotland, Harkins was extradited to the U.S. and convicted of murder and first-degree armed robbery on May 17, 2018. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison, with credit for 5,631 days served in the United Kingdom for other crimes.
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