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Former pastor faces sex abuse charges
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009
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A former pastor at a Waldorf church is facing charges of molesting a child who was taking music lessons at his home, according to police.
Charles County sheriff's officers arrested Tony Ray Malbrough, 44, of Indian Head on Sunday after hearing about the alleged abuse earlier that day.
At 10:20 a.m. Jan. 18, a 14-year-old boy called police to report being molested by Malbrough at the man's Indian Head home, according to police. Detectives learned the abuse happened multiple times over several years and involved other children the victim knew, police reported. Those victims were contacted and confirmed they had been abused. Malbrough used to be an elder at the New Community Church of God in Christ in Waldorf, according to the church's Web site, but he recently founded Safe Haven Ministries Church of God in Christ in Indian Head.
Malbrough was charged with second-degree child abuse, third-degree sex offense, fourth-degree sex offense and possession of child pornography. He was in Charles County jail with a $500,000 bond.
Investigators are encouraging parents to speak with children and to contact the sheriff's office at 301-609-6558 if they have more information.
