Key Facts

• Jon Donyae Ponder was arrested for sexual assault, unauthorized custodial contact, attempted coercion, and other charges.
• Ponder leads Hope for Prisoners, a group that helps former prisoners reintegrate into society.
• He was pardoned by President Donald Trump in August 2020.
• Ponder served about five years in prison for bank robberies before starting the reentry program.
• Police suspect there may be additional victims in the community.
• Ponder has been banned from Nevada Department of Corrections properties amid earlier misconduct investigations.
• His wife has filed for divorce and custody, citing domestic violence allegations.
• Police encourage possible victims to contact detectives for help.