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Central Pa. youth church leader charged with corruption of minors
A 20-year-old Lancaster County man was charged last month after police said he abused his position as a youth church leader to convince a juvenile to perform sex acts with him, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
On April 22, the victim told Northern Lancaster Regional Police her youth church leader, Kelvin D. Perez, of Holtwood, used his position to encourage her to sneak out and meet for sex.
Between January and April, Perez would send messages to the victim on Instagram, complimenting her and asking to meet outside of church events, the affidavit said.
During those months, Perez would drive to the victim’s house and park down the road. He would then message the girl to sneak out of her house and meet up with him.
On at least one occasion, Perez convinced the girl to sneak him into her basement while her parents were away.
Police on Aug. 5 charged Perez with one count of corruption of minors, a first-degree misdemeanor. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 23.
The affidavit did not include the victim’s age.
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