ARLINGTON (VA)
WDCW [Washington DC]
January 26, 2026
By Kenzie Chase
An usher at a Catholic church in Fredericksburg has been arrested and charged in connection with child sexual abuse material, according to a statement from the church.
The individual volunteered at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception as an usher before his arrest. The church is part of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, which said they were not aware of any activity that took place on parish grounds.
“We encourage anyone who may know of any abuse or misconduct on the part of any cleric, employee, or volunteer of the diocese to immediately notify civil authorities as well as to reach out to the diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at (703) 841-2530,” the church’s statement reads.
DC News Now has reached out to the Fredericksburg Police Department and is working to gather more details.
This is a developing story.