Man accused of sex with teen volunteer at Fresno church

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno police have arrested a man they believe committed a sex crime at a popular church. It happened a few years ago, but investigators say the victim just came forward recently.

Casey Ogden, 26, is locked up for a crime police say happened at Peoples Church. Detectives say that on at least one occasion he had inappropriate sexual relations with a teenage girl.

Fresno police say Ogden was a technical director at Peoples Church in 2011 when he befriended a 15-year-old volunteer.

"During the relationship, Ogden molested the young girl at the church on the grounds, and they remained friends for several years after their relationship began," said Pat Farmer with the Fresno Police Department.

Police say Ogden worked part time at the church from 2009 until 2012. It's unclear why he left the job, but the criminal allegations were just brought up a few weeks ago when detectives say the victim told her parents.

"I'm not sure what caused the victim to confide in her parents about the relationship but once she told her parents, that's when the parents contacted law enforcement and Peoples Church about what happened," said Farmer.

Investigators say church leaders have been cooperative and police believe this is an isolated incident and there are no other victims.

Police say Ogden has been cooperative. He does not have any criminal history. His bail is set at $50,000.