The senior pastor of the Smithville Baptist Church is accused of sexually assaulting a young girl.

State police arrested Thomas Wilson, 63, of 20560 Weaver Road, Watertown on a felony count of first-degree sexual abuse and a misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child.

Wilson is accused of having sexual contact with a nine year old girl in the village of Sackets Harbor during the spring or summer of 2008. Trooper Jack Keller, Troop D spokesman, told 7 News Monday night that Wilson was a friend of the girl's family.

Keller said the girl's father notified state police after learning some details about what allegedly happened. Keller confirmed the incidents happened behind the former Lake Ontario Playhouse..

Keller said it did not appear the incident was connected to Wilson's duties with the church.

Wilson was arraigned in Hounsfield Town Court. He's free after posting $2,500 bail. We called Wilson Monday night, and if we hear back from him, will include his comments. We've al reached out to other senior staff members of the church.

The case will be presented to a grand jury.