Former Aurora pastor faces 16 charges for rape, abuse; Detectives say more victims likely

AURORA (OR)
KPTV [Beaverton, Oregon]

December 17, 2023

By Fox 12 staff

A 46-year-old former pastor at a church in Aurora was indicted Wednesday on 16 counts of sexual assault, and at least some of the victims were children, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday.

According to deputies, Seferino Tosie’s victims attended Missionary Memorial Church in Aurora where he worked as a pastor. Following his indictment, another victim from the church has come forward.

A Washington County grand jury indicted Tosie on:

  • Three counts of first-degree rape.
  • Six counts of first-degree sodomy.
  • Four counts of first-degree sexual abuse.
  • Three counts of first-degree sexual penetration.

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