Church Youth Leader Charged with Sex Crimes, out on Bond

By Scott Adkins
WAVE
July 9, 2012

http://www.wave3.com/story/18974420/church-youth-leader-charged-with-sex-crimes-out-on-bond



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SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A former church leader is out on bond after police arrested him for having sexual relations with a teenager. Investigators said the abuse happened at the Trinity Life Center Church and the man's home.

Bryan Dockery, 26, faces numerous sexual abuse charges including sodomy after allegedly having sexual contact with a 15-year-old boy. Shepherdsville police told WAVE 3 the sex crimes began in August 2011 and continued until June of 2012.

Trinity's pastor declined to comment or go on-camera when WAVE 3's crew contacted him and the congregation Sunday.

According to police documents, Dockery worked as the youth director at the church where the boy attended. Church personnel who answered a phone called Sunday confirmed Dockery is no longer with the church.

Neighbors who live near Trinity Life Center are still learning about the alleged abuse. "I didn't know about this at all. He ought to go to jail for a long, long time," John Jackson said.

Dockery was released from the Bullitt County Detention Center after posting a $25,000 property bond, according to Jailer Martha Weaver Knox.

His next court date is scheduled for July 16.

Shepherdsville Police continue to investigate whether other juveniles may be involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact 502-957-1001 or the anonymous tip line at 502-215-1588.