Hot Springs youth pastor arrested in rape investigation

ARKANSAS
Arkansas Online

By Danielle Kloap

A Hot Springs youth pastor accused of rape has been arrested, according to the Garland County sheriff’s department.

The Jefferson County sheriff’s department arrested Andrew Lee Jackson, 28 of Hot Springs, in White Hall Monday night. He faces three counts of rape.

Police started the investigation involving Jackson and a 13-year-old girl Nov. 7, according to an arrest report.

Police said that the teen told investigators she and Jackson engaged in sexual intercourse three times at Jackson’s home between August and October.

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