Former Daviess County worship pastor charged with child sexual abuse found dead

UPDATE (Feb. 20) – The Kentucky State Police says David A. Rodgers, who was charged with child sexual abuse offenses, is dead after an apparent suicide.

KSP responded to Rodgers’ home at approximately 9:45 am and located his body, according to a release.

Rodgers was out on a $75,000 bond.

The release states that KSP’s protocol is to keep a current investigation open until a death certificate is issued.

A formal request to clear the case will be filed with the Daviess County Courts, according to the release.

WFIE reports that Rodgers was a former worship pastor at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Owensboro.

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UTICA, Ky. – A Daviess County man is facing charges after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a juvenile.

According to a release, the Kentucky State Police arrested 40-year-old David A. Rodgers, of Utica, following an investigation into allegations involving a juvenile on Monday.

KSP says troopers arrested Rodgers Monday night.

Rodgers allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a juvenile through a position of special trust.

Rodgers is charged with third-degree rape, second-degree sodomy – position of authority, first-degree sexual abuse, procuring or promoting use of a minor by electronic means and possession of matter portraying sexual performance by a minor under 12.

Rodgers was lodged at the Daviess County Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing.