Youth Pastor Gets 31 To 46 Years On Child Sex Charges

September 14, 2024 Crime, Religion

The Morganton News-Herald reports:

Aaron Mirtsching, 42, pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to three counts of statutory sex offense with a child, one count of statutory sex offense with a 13-, 14- or 15-year-old and five counts of indecent liberties with a minor, according to an official with the Burke County Clerk of Court’s Office.

He was sentenced Friday to spend at least 31 years, eight months in prison. He could spend up to 46 years in prison.

Mirtsching had been indicted on 15 counts of indecent liberties with a child, four counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and three counts of a statutory sex offense with a child by an adult, according to a previous News Herald article.

Charlotte’s ABC affiliate reports:

Mirtsching previously worked at New Dimensions Charter School in Morganton. He also worked as a youth pastor at Thrive Church, but was fired after they learned of the arrest.

The senior pastor at Thrive Church said they’ve never had anyone report any allegations or behavior issues involving Mirtsching. According to the sheriff’s office, Mirtsching was sentenced to 380 to 552 months in prison.

Mirthsching appeared here twice last year because he was rearrested three days after bonding out of jail when more victims came forward.



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