Youth Minister Arrested For Rape Of 15-Year-Old

Wilmington, DE --- A Youth Pastor from Miracle Temple Holy Church as been arrested for third-degree rape of a member of his church. He had met the girl there little over a month ago.

Robert Stoner, 38, came to the attention of police when a 15-year-old was reported missing by her mother after not returning home on a school night. Police were directed by the mother to check the youth minister's home. No one answered the door.

After patrolling the area, police found the girl walking along a street. She made a statement to hospital personnel that Stoner had raped her.

When questioned by police, Stoner admitted to having had sex with the girl approximately six times in his home while his son was asleep. He has been charged with six counts of third-degree rape.