Former Grandville Church Youth Pastor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen

By John Tunison
MLive
September 23, 2014

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Jeremiah Levi Behrens

A former youth pastor at Grandville Baptist Church is accused of sexually assaulting a teen.

Jeremiah Levi Behrens, 34, is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Grandville police say the charges involve a teen victim, between 13 and 15 years old.

It's not immediately clear if the victim is a church member, but detectives say the charges relate to his position of authority at the church, 4325 40th St. SW.

Behrens was arraigned Monday, Sept. 22, in Grandville District Court. He posted bond and was released from custody.

Anyone with more information about the case can call Grandville police at 616-538-3002, ext. 740.

Contact: jtunison@mlive.com