Pastor Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Mentally and Physically Handicapped 14-year-old Girl

WANE
October 29, 2012

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Robert Haywood, 77, of Warsaw, was arrested after engaging in inappropriate and illegal sexual acts with a 14-year-old mentally and physically handicapped girl.

WARSAW, Ind. (WANE) - A Warsaw man was arrested Friday morning after allegedly engaging in inappropriate and illegal sexual acts with a mentally and physically handicapped 14-year-old girl.

Robert Haywood, 77, of Warsaw, is a pastor at Harvest Time Ministries Church.

The allegations against Haywood indicate the assault started in June 2012 in the church's basement.

Police said a second incident, involving sexual fondling and alleged intercourse, occurred in a vehicle in a wooded area in Warsaw in late June.

Warsaw detectives have been investigating Haywood since July.

Haywood faces the following charges:

Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a class B felony

Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Class D felony

Sexual Battery, a class D felony

According to the press release from the Warsaw County Police Department, the disabilities of the victim enhanced the criminal filing against Haywood.