Tag: Bel Air, Maryland

Maryland Deacon Stripped of Ministry After Arrest in Child Solicitation Sting, Investigation Continues

September 4, 2026

In a recent development, a Maryland Catholic deacon has been arrested on charges of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor. Kenneth Goedeke, 45, of Bel Air, was apprehended on August 5 following…

Catholic Church Deacon in Maryland Arrested and Charged with Sex Crimes

August 7, 2026

Kenneth Goedeke, a Catholic deacon and former teacher in Maryland, has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual solicitation of a minor, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect, 45, was…