Crime & Safety
Former Church Youth Group Leader Charged With Sexual Abuse of 2 Teens in 1997
Baltimore County police charged Raymond Fernandez of Perry Hall with sexually abusing two teens when he was a youth group leader at Greater Grace Church.
By Brian Hooks
Baltimore County police on Friday charged a Perry Hall man and former church youth group leader with sexually abusing two teens in 1997. The teens were members of the youth group, police said.
A victim told authorities that Raymond Fernandez, 49, abused him as a teenager in 1997, according to a statement from police officials. The victim reported Fernandez abused him during youth group functions at Greater Grace Church on Moravia Park Drive in Baltimore and at Fernandez' home.
Police said Fernandez abused another teen who was associated with the youth group.
Officers arrested Fernandez Friday morning. He is being held at Baltimore County Detention Center.
Police said there may be additional victims, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Baltimore County Police Crimes Against Children Unit at 410-853-3000.
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