Pastor Arrested in Central California for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Teen
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An Assemblies of God pastor from a small central California community has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl, according to The Roys Report.
Assembly of God Pastor Faces 14 Felony Charges
Authorities identified the suspect as Joshua Kemper, 47, lead pastor at Foothill Church located at 45543 Rd 415, Coarsegold, CA 93614. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office reported that Kemper maintained an ongoing “relationship” with the minor between March and July of this year.
Police arrested Kemper at his home on October 27, charging him with 14 felony counts linked to the sexual abuse of a minor. His charges include sending harmful material to a minor with intent to seduce, contacting a minor for lewd purposes, meeting with a minor for lewd behavior, possession of sexual content involving a child, sexual penetration with a foreign object, unlawful sexual intercourse, oral copulation with an intoxicated victim, four counts of oral copulation with a victim under 16, and three counts of lewd acts with a minor.
Alleged Sexual Abuse at Multiple Locations, Including Church
Investigators allege that Kemper used his position of authority within the church to manipulate the young victim. Court documents show the abuse reportedly took place at Foothill Church, the victim’s residence, and inside Kemper’s vehicle.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are continuing to review evidence in the case and are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has asked potential witnesses or other victims to contact them directly as the investigation develops.
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