Police arrest pastor suspected of molesting multiple children

A 65-year-old pastor suspected of molesting multiple children was arrested last week, Morgan Hill police said Monday.

On Oct. 26, the Hollister resident was taken into custody on suspicion of 13 counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 and two counts of committing a lewd act by use of force on a child under 14, police said.

The suspect is a pastor at Ministerios Generación Josue on Butterfield Boulevard in Morgan Hill.

Investigators believe there may be more victims who have not yet been identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sara Alanis at (669) 253-4957 or Sara.Alanis@morganhill.ca.gov.

People can also provide information anonymously by using the Police Department’s online reporting form or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS.

Last modified November 1, 2021 4:00 pm

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