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Harris County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday December 10th, 2014 :: 03:11 p.m. CST

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Youth Minister Arrested for Sex Assault of a Child is Back in Houston; More Victims Possible

(HOUSTON, TX) - A former Channelview youth minister arrested in New York City for the sexual assault of a child in Harris County is back in Houston. Investigators believe there may be more victims.

Jude Ramdial, 33, a former youth minister at the Woodforest Worship Center Church of God in Channelview, is back in the Harris County Jail on a $50,000 bond. He's accused of sexually assaulting a female member of the youth group. The victim is now an adult and recently reported the assault to the authorities. Ramdial is also accused by two other former youth members of indecency with a child.

Due to the alone time Ramdial had with members of the youth group, HCSO investigators believe there may be more victims who have yet come forward.

Ramdial moved to New York after his ministerial credentials were revoked by the church. There he and family members established the HopeNYC church where he served as 'pastor' until his arrest last month.

Anyone who has been a victim of Jude Ramdial is asked to report it immediately to the Harris County Sheriff's Office Crimes Against Children by calling 713-830-3203.

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