Tulsa’s ABC affiliate reports:
Tulsa Police arrested a man who worked as a pastor at a church and is accused of inappropriately touching a girl over a period of three years. The victim said Matthew Martinez was an associate pastor at New Heights Baptist Church and Academy near 21st and Memorial.
She said Martinez first touched her hand and foot but then progressed to putting his hand up her skirt several times. She said he also touched her chest area and made her touch him. She said they kissed about 30 times, and each time was either at the school or church. The victim said Martinez would also text her that he loved her.
Police say they’ve recovered more than a thousand text messages. He’s been charged with two counts of sexual battery. News On 6 reached out to the church but haven’t heard back yet.
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The victim said Matthew Martinez was an associate pastor at New Heights Baptist Church and Academy near 21st and Memorial. She said she had attended the church since she was a little girl.
https://t.co/QXJ23MWgZB— News On 6 (@NewsOn6) October 2, 2023
Oklahoma baptist church & christian school pastor, Matthew Martinez, has been arrested for grooming & molesting a 15 yr old girl who attended his church. pic.twitter.com/jvqK4FL2B7
— 𝐁𝐞𝐤𝐬 (@antifaoperative) October 3, 2023