A former official at The Potter’s House Church in Denver was arrested recently in Texas on charges of sexually assaulting a child he met through the church.
According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Leroy Lowe, 50, was arrested by police in Arlington, Texas, on June 18 on suspicion of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, sexual exploitation of a child and child enticement. The department is asking that Lowe be extradited back to Colorado.
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Lowe, who was an executive coordinator at The Potter’s House, moved to Texas this spring. According to the alleged victim’s family, Lowe had sex with a 17-year-old girl who is a member of the church, located at 9495 E. Florida Ave. The family said the assault occurred in February over Valentine’s Day weekend. Lowe took the girl, who has not been identified, to lunch. The pair then stopped at his home, where the attack allegedly occurred.
After news of the alleged incident spread within the church, the family said, Lowe’s salary was cut and he was banned from the church before being fired in March.
The Arapahoe Sheriff’s Office started their investigation at about that time, after being contacted by the girl’s family.
In a statement issued by The Potter’s House, Senior Pastor Chris Hill said the church was “horrified and deeply saddened” by the incident.
“We reported all information to the police and took all necessary precautions to ensure our beloved church members and our staff was safe from any potential harm,” the statement said. “This included immediate suspension of Lowe, his removal from the premises and banning from all church activities.
“We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful, dishonest and illegal behavior. We trust our justice system will determine the best action for this incident.”
Lowe remains in the Tarrant County Corrections Center in Texas on a $50,000 bond.
