Former Leader of Church Youth Group Charged with Sexual Abuse of Teens

By Brian Hooks
The Patch
November 1, 2013

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Baltimore County police charged Raymond Fernandez of Perry Hall with sexually abusing two teens in 1997, when he was a youth group leader at Greater Grace Church.

Baltimore County police charged Raymond Fernandez, of Perry Hall, with sexually abusing a minor, dating back to 1997. (Photo: Baltimore County Police Department)

Baltimore County police Friday charged a Perry Hall man and former church youth group leader with sexually abusing two teens in 1997. The teens were members of the youth group, police said.

According to a department press release, a victim told authorities that Raymond Fernandez, 49, abused him as a teenager in 1997. The victim reported Fernandez abused him during youth group functions at Greater Grace Church in Baltimore and at Fernandez' home.

Police said Fernandez abused another teen who was associated with the youth group.

Officers arrested Fernandez Friday morning and he is being held at Baltimore County Detention Center.

Police said there may be additional victims, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Baltimore County Police Crimes Against Children Unit at 410-853-3000.