Gordon Friedman

Statesman Journal

Detectives arrested a Salem pastor Wednesday and charged him with sex crimes after a week-long investigation.

Mauricio Aguilera-Garcia, 55, was charged with 10 counts each of second-degree rape, second degree sodomy and unlawful sexual penetration.

The victim was a juvenile when the alleged crimes took place according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, and met the Aguilera-Garcia at the Our Father's House church. The church rents space from the Solid Rock Community Church at 3535 Ward Drive NE.

Detectives say Garcia-Augilera was convicted of first-degree sex abuse in 1985, but is not currently listed as a sex offender.

The sheriff's office believes more victims may exist, and urge anyone with information about Augilera-Garcia to call detective Matt Hagan at 503-316-6605.

Marion County Jail's inmate log shows that Aguilera-Garcia's first court date is set for 3 p.m. July 7.

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