Colorado Pastor Arrested On Child Sex Charges

Colorado Pastor Arrested On Child Sex Charges

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports: A pastor who formerly worked at a Montrose church has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, according to jail records and an announcement from his former church, which has severed ties with him. Benjamin Garate, 72, was arrested … The post Colorado Pastor Arrested On Child Sex Charges appeared first on Joe.My.God..

SW Colorado Calvary Chapel pastor jailed for sexual assault, child abuse

A Calvary Chapel pastor from southwestern Colorado was arrested for sexual assault and child abuse on Wednesday. Benjamin Garate, 72, who was senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Montrose until earlier this week, is in the Montrose County jail for four offenses, official records show. The church board said it is “devastated” by the arrest and […]

Former Calvary Chapel Montrose pastor arrested for child sexual abuse – BishopAccountability.org

The former senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Montrose was arrested in connection with a case involving child sexual abuse, the church announced. Benjamin Garate is no longer employed by the church and was removed from all pastoral duties and leadership responsibilities, Calvary Chapel Montrose posted on social media. According to court records, Garate has two hearings on Thursday afternoon. He is accused of several sex charges and child abuse. His…