By Tony Gonzalez
News Virginian
August 24, 2009
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/wnv/news/local/article/molestation_charges_hit_church_leader/44424/
Published: August 24, 2009
A Staunton church leader has been charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery of a minor under the age of 13.
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Police on Friday arrested Steven Bruce Joplin, 59, of Middlebrook, after an investigation into his actions with a 10-year-old girl, Staunton police Officer Lisa Klein said Monday. Joplin worked as Director of Christian Education at Christ United Methodist Church at 1512 Churchville Ave.
"Further charges are anticipated, possibly in reference to other victims," Klein said.
Joplin is in custody at Middle River Regional Jail in Verona.
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