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NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) – The North Liberty Police Department were made aware of an incident regarding a youth church leader and mentor at Parkview Church in Iowa City having inappropriate contact with victims.
Upon investigation Benjamin Craig Tweedt, 32, of North Liberty, has been charged with one count of Sexual Abuse Third Degree, two counts of Lascivious Acts with a Child, three counts of Indecent Contact with a Child and two counts of Lascivious Conduct with a Minor.
It is alleged that Tweedt had multiple one-on-one sessions as a mentor/youth church leader with four victims over the past 10 years. The investigation revealed that inappropriate sexual contact was made with the victims during the meetings.
As soon as Parkview Church was made aware of the incident, they immediately removed Tweedt from any further participation with the student ministry.
If anyone has additional information about Tweedt and crimes against children, please contact the North Liberty Police Department Investigations at (319)626-5724.
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