SOUTH CAROLINA
WBTV
FLORENCE, SC (FOX Carolina) – A NewSpring volunteer is accused of criminal sexual conduct involving a minor.
The Florence Police Department said 20-year-old Leo La Salle Comissiong is accused of kissing and fondling a 15-year-old victim inside the church on North Cashua Drive. The victim told police Comissiong was his volunteer youth group leader.
Comissiong was arrested on Friday and charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
A spokesperson for NewSpring Church released the following statement regarding the case:
On Sunday, April 24, 2016, a NewSpring Church staff member saw Leo La Salle Comissiong III enter an unoccupied room with a 15 year old. The staff member immediately entered the room and questioned Comissiong. Comissiong denied any wrongdoing at that time. Because we take the safety of minors very seriously, we never allow adults to be alone with children or teens while on a NewSpring Campus. NewSpring Church questioned Comissiong again, and at that time removed him from volunteering in any capacity at NewSpring.
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