KENTUCKY
WSMV
Reported by Nancy Amons
SCOTTSVILLE, KY (WSMV) –
A southern Kentucky pastor is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy in his church, and police are worried there may be more victims.
Roy Neal Yoakem is the pastor at the New Gospel Outreach Church in Scottsville, KY.
Authorities say they believe at least one alleged incident happened at the church, and they’re investigating another alleged incident they believe occurred in Gallatin.
Gallatin police are expected to serve more warrants, including a charge of rape by an authority figure.
Yoakem’s name was covered up on the sign outside the church on Friday, the day after the church’s board appointed Stephen Bratcher as interim pastor.
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