By Clint Brown
Journal Express
March 26, 2011
http://journalexpress.net/breakingnews/x1527122679/Former-pastor-arrested
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| Patrick Edouard, a former pastor at the Covenant Reformed Church in Pella was arrested Wednesday and charged with three counts of sexual abuse 3rd degree, two counts of sexual exploitation and one count of sexual exploitation by a counselor. |
Patrick Edouard, a former pastor at the Covenant Reformed Church in Pella was arrested Wednesday and charged with three counts of sexual abuse 3rd degree, two counts of sexual exploitation and one count of sexual exploitation by a counselor.
Following transport to the Marion County Jail, Edouard was released on $45,000 bond.
A preliminary hearing for Edouard is set for April 1 at 9:30 a.m. at the Marion County Courthouse.
In a written statement acquired by The Chronicle, The Consistory at Covenant Reformed Church stated, "The congregation of Covenant Reformed Church is undergone a severe trial. We request all Christians be in prayer for us. There will be no further comment."
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