FOUNTAIN — An adult youth pastor has been convicted of sending sexually explicit material to a minor in his youth group.
Jeffery Williams, who was 38-years-old when he was arrested last year, was a pastor at the Salvation Army on N. Santa Fe. Ave. in Fountain from 2013-2017.
The Fountain Police Department began investigating the report on Oct. 13th, 2022. The investigation led to Williams' arrest on Nov. 10th, 2022.
Police say Williams turned himself in and was booked into the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center on unlawful sexual communication in a position of trust and obscenity.
On Wed. Williams was convicted on the below charges, according to Fountain Police:
- sexual exploitation of a minor
- possession and sexual exploitation of a minor
- enticement
The Fountain Police Department also says that the Salvation Army was extremely helpful throughout this investigation.
Williams is scheduled to have a sentencing hearing on January 16th at 2:30 p.m.
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