Woodburn Priest Arrested, Accused of Sexually Abusing a Child

KPTV
August 14, 2012

http://www.kptv.com/story/19267797/woodburn-priest-arrest-accused-of-sexually-abusing-a-minor

Father Angel Perez

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WOODBURN, OR (KPTV) - A Woodburn priest is accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old child.

The alleged victim called police at 1:30 a.m. Monday to report inappropriate contact from Father Angel Perez.

Father Perez is the head priest for St. Luke's Catholic Church in Woodburn.

Detectives investigated the complaint and then arrested Father Perez on Monday.

He is facing charges of sexual abuse, using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct and furnishing alcohol to a minor.

Woodburn police said there have been no additional complaints, but detectives are asking anyone with information about this case or any other potential victims to call 503-982-2345.