Man Tied to Religious Organization Accused of Child Sex Abuse

By Emily Masters
Times Union
December 13, 2016

http://www.timesunion.com/7dayarchive/article/Religious-leader-accused-of-child-sex-abuse-10792813.php

Photo: State Police Jonathan M. Luce, 51, from the Schoharie County town of Jefferson, was arrested by State Police in connection with his alleged sexual contact with children. (State Police)

A 51-year-old man is accused of sexually abusing three teenage boys who he had contact with through a Schoharie County religious organization, State Police said.

Jonathan M. Luce of Jefferson is charged with felony criminal sex act, misdemeanor sexual misconduct, misdemeanor sex abuse and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child.

The abuse took place inside Luce's home over the past five years, State Police said.

"Luce would create opportunities to be alone with the victims and then engage them in various sexual activity," State Police said in a news release.

The law enforcement agency did not immediately release the name of the Schoharie County religious organization that gave Luce access to the teens. The victims ranged from 12 to 17 years old, troopers said.