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CattleArmy

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Pastor Confesses Sexual Relationship with Teen

Last Edited: Wednesday, 15 Nov 2006, 5:28 PM MST
Created: Wednesday, 15 Nov 2006, 5:27 PM MST

Donald Ryan ARAPAHOE COUNTY --
The pastor at Greenwood Community High School has turned himself into police, admitting to having been involved sexually with a 16-year-old female juvenile.

Thirty-three-year-old Donald Ryan had been counseling the 16-year-old for the past two and a half years. Inappropriate text messages and emails were allegedly exchanged, culminating with sexual contact.

Ryan has been removed from pastoral staff and any type of leadership at Greenwood.

Greenwood Community Church released the following statement Wednesday:

“This is a heartbreaking loss for everyone, but our hope is in the power of our Savior to begin the healing and restoration that only He can bring about. We are very saddened by the revelations and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim, the victim's family, as well as all others concerned and touched by these events. The church leadership takes these allegations of inappropriate behavior very seriously and has cooperated with the authorities in their investigation. As we wish to protect the privacy interests of the individuals who have raised these concerns, we cannot comment any further on the case, or the investigation. We ask that all of those involved with these events and the investigation appreciate the seriousness of the claims and fully support the victim, the victims' family and all others involved. Please pray for everyone who has been impacted.”

Ryan was taken into custody and booked into the Arapahoe County Detention Facility. Bond was set at $50,000. Ryan will be charged with sexual assault on a child by a person of trust and unlawful sexual conduct.

Ryan appeared in Arapahoe County District Court Wednesday. His next court appearance is November 20.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone in the community who may have information pertaining to inappropriate activity regarding Ryan to call the Sheriff's Office at 303-795-4711.
 
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