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Belleville News-Democrat

The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office on Friday issued additional charges against a Shiloh man accused of sexually abusing children he met through the First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights.

The Shiloh Police Department continues to investigate the case against 47-year-old Jeffrey D. Strait, of the 2700 block of Lake Lucerne Drive.

On Friday, St. Clair County Assistant State’s Attorney Julie Elliot issued a three-count warrant related to one victim for aggravated criminal sexual abuse with a victim over 13 but under 17 and a two-count warrant related to another victim for aggravated criminal sexual abuse with a victim over 13 but under 17. Both are Class 2 Felonies. An initial four-count was previously filed related to a third victim.

Three other males have come forward with similar claims, which are being investigated. Most of the alleged victims who have come forward are now adults,…