By Ross Becker
ABC 4 [Utah]
February 27, 2007
http://www.abc4.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=00e74388-5d8d-47b7-a72b-39ded97cfb7c
It was Christmas Eve and a 12 year old boy wanted to do something special for the man who baptized him into the church, but a visit to do it may have turned into a opportunity for a that man to take advantage of a child.
The former missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is now in the Salt Lake County Jail, accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child. His name is Elder Kyle Saucier, 20, and he was serving in the East Mill Creek area when the Christmas visit took place.
Salt Lake County Sgt. Rex Mulholland told ABC 4's Ross Becker that the boy's mother reported the incident to police right after it happened. According to court documents, the boy says during the Christmas Eve visit, "The defendant gave the boy a hug and reached around and put his hand down his pants."
 |
Saucier was arrested last night and is being held on $50,000 bond.
The Church says it dismissed the missionary shortly after the mother and son reported the alleged incident. In a statement released on Tuesday the Church said, "The victim's welfare is our utmost concern and Church leaders will continue to offer counseling and other resources to help in the healing process."
Any original material on these pages is copyright © BishopAccountability.org 2004. Reproduce freely with attribution.