Catholic Priest Indicted with Interstate Child Sex Charge

Fox 19
November 15, 2012

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Robert Frank Poandl

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- A federal grand jury has charged Robert Frank Poandl, 71, of Fairfield with one count of transportation of a minor across state lines for illicit purposes.

Poandl, who is also known as "Father Bob," was arrested by FBI agents at the Glenmary Missioners in Fairfield.

The indictment alleges that in August 1991, Poandl took a 10-year old boy from Cincinnati to West Virginia to engage in sexual activity with him.

After these allegations arose, Poandl was removed from his position in Atlanta.

He arrived in Cincinnati on Feb. 13.

He was not allowed to publicly function as a Catholic priest during the investigation process.

After the charges were filed, Poandl was detained.

He has a hearing on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.