Baltimore Church Youth Group Leader Charged in 1997 Sexual Abuse Case

Baltimore News Journal
November 1, 2013

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The Baltimore County Police Department has filed charges against Raymond Fernandez, 49, of Perry Hall, in connection with the sexual abuse of two teens.

At the time the abuse occurred, Fernandez was a teacher and a youth group leader at Greater Grace Church on Moravia Park Drive.

The victim recently came forward to report that Fernandez had sexually abused him in 1997.

The victim reported that the suspect was a church youth group leader, and that the victim had been abused during youth group functions and at the suspect’s home.

Detectives also learned that the suspect had sexually abused a second victim associated with the church youth group in 1997.

Fernandez was arrested on Friday morning and is currently being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

Detectives say there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the Baltimore County Police Crimes Against Children Unit at 410-853-3000.