Florida Youth Pastor Arrested Possessing Child Abuse Material

Ezequiel Rodriguez, a 22-year-old youth pastor at Kingdom Conquerors Church in Kissimmee, Florida, was arrested on multiple counts of possession and sharing of child sexual abuse material. The Osceola County Sheriff's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit began investigating after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, leading to a search warrant executed at Rodriguez's residence where illegal videos and photos were found. He faces ten second-degree felony counts and is being held without bond. The church confirmed Rodriguez's involvement with the youth group, and authorities are seeking additional information from the public. In a separate case, a pastor in Mesa, Arizona, is facing multiple charges related to child sexual misconduct following allegations by a teenage girl. These incidents have prompted law enforcement to intensify investigations into clergy accused of child sex crimes.