NEW JERSEY
WABC
LITTLE FERRY, N.J. (WABC) — A priest in Bergen County has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at a child.
Father Kevin Carter, 54, of St. Margaret of Cortona Roman Catholic Church in Little Ferry is charged with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault by pointing a firearm.
On Friday, September 25th a parishioner made officials of the Newark Archdiocese aware of an alleged incident that took place at the church several weeks prior.
On Sunday, September 13th the 8-year-old victim and several family members arrived at the church for Sunday services.
Prior to the mass beginning, police say Father Carter asked to see him in one of the rectory rooms.
Once in the room, Father Carter allegedly had the victim stand against a wall. He then retrieved a long gun from nearby and pointed it at the child with an indication that he would shoot him.
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