Police: Pastor sexually assaulted underage church member

Clay Center Dispatch
July 12, 2016

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut pastor is facing charges after police say he sexually assaulted a minor who was a member of his church and choir.

The New Haven Register reports (http://bit.ly/29BEWt9) 59-year-old Walter Williams, of Northford, was arrested Monday. He's charged with five counts of second-degree sexual assault, one count of fourth-degree sexual assault and related crimes.

Police say the victim's mother contacted authorities after discovering text messages between her daughter and Williams on her daughter's phone. The victim told police at least two of the assaults took place at Walk of Faith Church of Christ, in New Haven, where Williams is the pastor.

Williams is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday. It's unclear whether he has retained a lawyer.

A message left at a number listed for Williams wasn't immediately returned Tuesday.