NEW PORT RICHEY (FL)
Fox 13 [Tampa Bay, FL]
April 7, 2026
By WTVT Web Staff
The Brief
- A Pasco County pastor and former sheriff’s deputy is facing multiple felony charges involving alleged abuse of four children.
- Investigators say incidents date back to 2021, with at least one victim under the age of 12.
- The case is ongoing, and authorities say the victims are safe and receiving support.
A Pasco County pastor and former deputy was arrested on multiple charges of lewd and lascivious behavior and molestation involving minors, according to the sheriff’s office.
The backstory:
Officials say 56-year-old Angelo Musicaro is accused of molestation/fondling a victim of less than 12 years of age. PSO says they investigated reports of Musicaro being inappropriate with four juvenile victims on various occasions between 2021 and 2026.
Court affidavits describe similar patterns of abuse, and investigators say forensic specialists confirmed evidence consistent with sexual abuse.
Musicaro is currently facing at least four felony charges, each of which could carry a potential life sentence under Florida law.
Musicaro is a pastor at Worship-Life Church in New Port Richey and previously served as a deputy with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office from Oct. 10, 1997 to Oct. 29, 2010. Authorities say he returned to PSO as a civilian employee between Dec. 14, 2015 and Mar. 17, 2017. One of his positions at PSO was as a school resource officer from July 1, 2002 to Feb. 27, 2006.
According to Pasco County filings, Musicaro pre-filed to run for sheriff in the 2028 election.
What they’re saying:
Authorities say the victims are safe and receiving necessary resources.
No identifying details have been released under Marsy’s Law, which protects the privacy of crime victims.
Investigators note that while the incidents appear isolated at this time, the investigation is ongoing.
What’s next:
FOX 13 reached out to Worship-Life Church for comment, but hasn’t heard back. We also visited the church, but it appeared to be closed on Tuesday.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone who may have additional information—or believes they may be a victim—to come forward.
- Call the PSO Crime Tips Line: 1-800-706-2488
- Submit tips online at PascoSheriff.com/tips
The case is active and ongoing. Additional charges are possible as the investigation continues. Musicaro remains behind bars, per Pasco County Jail records.
The Source: Information from the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, arrest reports, court affidavits, and public statements from Worship-Life Church leadership.