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CBS 11
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July 25, 2016 By Robbie Owens
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (CBS11) – A search for answers—and perhaps a child predator—is underway in North Richland Hills. Police are investigating allegations of child sexual abuse at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church.
The accusations became public over the weekend after a statement from the Fort Worth Diocese was read at each mass.
In part, the statement references having received “reports very recently of sexual abuse of children by a layman who is a member…” The accused has been described as a volunteer at the church, although a name has not been released. According to the statement, “…abuse is alleged to have occurred over the last seven or so years.”
Three children have brought accusations. Two of the incidents allegedly occurred on church property, perhaps “during evening prayer meetings.”
An alleged third incident involving the suspect occurred in Colleyville, but, North Richland Hills Police are leading the investigation into all of the incidents and Monday told reporters that they intend to move cautiously.
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