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Palatka pastor Leo Alfonzo Parker is accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor “between 12 and 18.”
PALATKA, Fla. — A Palatka pastor has been arrested for having a “sexual relationship” with a child “between 12 and 18” years old, according to the Palatka Police Department.
Leo Alfonzo Parker, 42, was arrested Wednesday, PPD said. He was identified as a pastor at an East Palatka church.
Police say they responded to a call last Thursday where someone reported an “inappropriate relationship between a minor child and an adult male” who was later identified as Parker; they then discovered he was involved in a relationship for an “extended period of time.”
A warrant for Parker’s arrest on charges of sexual battery with a minor was issued Wednesday. He surrendered to detectives.
He is being held on bond for $100,000 at Putnam County Jail.
Police say the investigation is active. Parents are asked to contact the Palatka Police Department if they think there could have been inappropriate contact between Parker and their child.
PPD says there is no additional information at this time. His mugshot is not public yet.
