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Kentucky Pastor Arrested for Rape, Shocking Church Community

2/18/2026

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David A. Rodgers, a 40-year-old worship pastor at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Daviess County, Kentucky, was arrested on charges of Rape and Sexual Abuse involving a minor.
The Kentucky State Police opened the investigation after receiving information in January.
Rodgers has been released on bond, with an arraignment scheduled for March 18, 2026.
Church leadership expressed shock and sadness and emphasized commitments to safety and support for survivors.

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David A. Rodgers, a 40-year-old worship pastor at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Daviess County, Kentucky, was arrested on charges of Rape and Sexual Abuse involving a minor.
The Kentucky State Police opened the investigation after receiving information in January.
Rodgers has been released on bond, with an arraignment scheduled for March 18, 2026.
Church leadership expressed shock and sadness and emphasized commitments to safety and support for survivors.