DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) is investigating a Delray Beach minister who they allege had an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old, and they believe there are other victims.
Detectives launched an investigation into Kenneth Edwards Jr., 50, on Dec. 12, and determined probable cause for his arrest.
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According to police records, the investigation revealed that Edwards had been messaging the unidentified teenager on Instagram. Detectives say sexual acts were performed and inappropriate photos were exchanged. The arrest report also says Edwards was aware of the teen’s age.
Deputies said Edwards made a full confession during questioning.
PBSO said Edwards is a minister at Church of the Living God in Delray Beach. He is being charged with lewd or lascivious activity with a victim age 12 to 16, and using a computer to seduce, solicit, or lure a child.
Edwards is being held on a $100,000 bond.
Detectives believe there could be more victims, and ask anyone with information about Edwards to contact Detective Dove at DoveC@pbso.org or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.
