HAYMARKET, Va. – On September 18, a youth pastor at Park Valley Church was found and arrested in North Carolina for sending sexual messages over “Kik” to a 15-year-old girl. Police say that the incident happened on August 20 and officers were able to identify him on September 10.
Here’s the latest from Prince William police:
Attempted Indecent Liberties with a Minor – On September 10th, detectives from the Special Victims Unit began an investigation into alleged misconduct involving a youth pastor and a student who attends Park Valley Church located at 4500 Waverly Farm Dr in Haymarket (20169). The investigation revealed that on August 20th the youth pastor, identified as the accused, used a cell phone application called “KIK” to send sexually explicit messages to the victim, a 15 year old female juvenile. No physical contact was made between the two parties. Church staff learned of the incident and reported the encounter to police. Following the investigation, warrants were obtained against the accused who was located and arrested in North Carolina on September 18th.
Arrested on September 18th: [No photo available]
Vincent Gunnar BOWES, 22, of 16 Big Sky Ct in Mills River, NC
Charged with attempted indecent liberties with a minor and use of a communication device to facilitate certain offenses involving a minor
Court date: pending | Bond: awaiting extradition
