A Taylorville youth minister is in custody following an investigation and an arrest on Friday. Regional Radio News has learned that Zachary Crowley has been arrested for what Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler has called “grooming” which is the action of preparing a child for meeting with the intent of committing a sexual act. 

Crowley was employed at Taylorville Christian Church and has also spent time as the Athletic Director at Visionway Christian School in Taylorville. 

According to Chief Wheeler, multiple parents have come forward outside of Taylorville with similar stories, and the investigation is being ran jointly with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office. 

Chief Wheeler says official charges are expected Monday and bond will be set then. Stay tuned to Regional Radio News for more on this story as it develops.