CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: Who is Michael Hess? Bible Study Instructor Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting a Child at New Providence Church of God, New Providence, PA [#MichaelHess #MichaelToddHess #BibleStudyTeacher #YouthBibleStudyTeacher]
CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: Who is Michael Hess? Bible Study Instructor Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting a Child at New Providence Church of God, New Providence, PA [#MichaelHess #MichaelToddHess #BibleStudyTeacher #YouthBibleStudyTeacher]
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Source: Providence Church Website, provchurch.net
On Wednesday afternoon, after meeting with the Pennsylvania State Police, Providence Church was made aware that Michael Hess, a volunteer at the church, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault on a minor. The police informed the church that the incident took place on church property approximately 12 years ago. The church continues to work closely with the Pennsylvania State Police. We are deeply grieved for the victim and the family, and are praying for all those impacted.
A Bible study instructor is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a child at a Providence Township church.
According to criminal documents, Michael Hess, 49, of Quarryville, is accused of sexually touching a girl while serving as an Awana Bible class leader at the New Providence Church of God, 269 Cinder Road, New Providence, PA.
The Pennsylvania State Police began investigating the matter on Monday, when the now-adult victim reported the attack.
The victim reportedly told authorities that police assaulted her up to 30 times when she was 7 or 8 years old.
The assaults occurred during the victim’s weekly Awana Bible study classes, she stated.
The victim stated that the abuse occurred every week while she and Hess were present for the whole school year.
Police claimed he could not recall how many times it happened, but Hess did indicate it was “highly possible” the victim was correct in claiming the abuse occurred 30-36 times.
Following the investigation, Hess was charged with aggravated indecent assault of a child, unlawful contact with a minor, aggravated indecent assault of a person under the age of 13, and corruption of minors, among other things.
According to court records, Hess was arrested on Wednesday and is currently out on $75,000 unsecured bail.
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