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The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports:
An east Tupelo youth pastor accused of having sex with a 16-year-old church member was ordered held without bond Thursday. Alexander Blackwelder, 26, of Tupelo, is charged with two counts of sexual battery and enticement of a child to produce visual depictions of adult sexual conduct.
Tupelo police detective Hal Veal said authorities received a tip on Feb. 15 that the youth pastor at East Main Street Church of Christ was having an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old girl.
He has been initially charged with enticement for allegedly getting the victim to send nude pictures and videos. If convicted of that charge, he could face up to 40 years in prison. “He admitted that they had sexual intercourse on two occasions and exchanged inappropriate video and pictures,” Veal said.
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26-year-old Alexander Blackwelder is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old member of the church where he serves as youth pastor. https://t.co/L7wG1eihE3
— Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal (@DJournalnow) February 24, 2023