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Robert Haywood, 77, of Warsaw, was arrested after engaging in inappropriate and illegal sexual acts with a 14-year-old mentally and physically handicapped girl.

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Updated: Friday, 26 Oct 2012, 12:04 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 26 Oct 2012, 10:50 AM EDT

WARSAW, Ind. (WANE) - A Warsaw man was arrested Friday morning after allegedly engaging in inappropriate and illegal sexual acts with a mentally and physically handicapped 14-year-old girl.

Robert Haywood, 77, of Warsaw, is a pastor at Harvest Time Ministries Church.

The allegations against Haywood indicate the assault started in June 2012 in the church's basement.

Police said a second incident, involving sexual fondling and alleged intercourse, occurred in a vehicle in a wooded area in Warsaw in late June.

Warsaw detectives have been investigating Haywood since July.

Haywood faces the following charges:

Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a class B felony
Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Class D felony
Sexual Battery, a class D felony

According to the press release from the Warsaw County Police Department, the disabilities of the victim enhanced the criminal filing against Haywood.

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