Tag: child_sex_crimes

Johnson County Church Elder Arrested in Sex Sting Operation

July 27, 2026

A Johnson County church elder is facing child sex crime charges after he was arrested Tuesday, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest followed a sex sting operation conducted by local law enforcement…

Former Manhattan Catholic Priest Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges

July 24, 2026

A Catholic priest who previously served several parishes in Manhattan has been arrested on child sex crime charges stemming from an investigation in Republic County. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said agents arrested Father Ryan…

Madison-area Priest Defrocked Amid Charges of Attempted Sexual Crimes Against Minor

June 25, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A Madison-area priest has been removed from his position and defrocked following charges related to child sex crimes. Andrew Showers, who has been accused of attempting to engage a minor in sexual…

Former Teacher and Youth Pastor Charged with Multiple Child Sex Crimes, Wife Arrested on Drug Charges

June 5, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former teacher and youth pastor in North Carolina has been charged with multiple child sex crimes. His wife, also an educator, faces drug-related charges. The accused is currently detained with a…