ROCKVILLE CENTRE (NY)
Newsday [Melville NY]
July 4, 2025
By Matthew Chayes
A Roman Catholic priest has been arrested for allegedly touching a woman forcibly and lewdly in the kitchen of a Franklin Square church rectory, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
The priest, the Rev. John Adjei-Boamah, was charged with the crimes of forcible touching and sexual abuse, in connection with the alleged incident, at the St. Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Church rectory.
He was arraigned Friday morning and released on his own recognizance, with an order of protection for the accuser, said police spokesperson Police Det. Lt. Scott Skrynecki.
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/arrest-sex-abuse-catholic-priest-fkumoqal