Authorities: Iowa Pastor Tries To Contact Sexual Abuse Victim From Jail

By Jeff Raach, Reporter

In this photo taken Aug. 5, 2010, Timothy Parker, who is accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl, is escorted from court by Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher after a brief appearance in West Union, Iowa. A judge on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 increased bond for Parker after the pastor allegedly tried to contact the girl from jail. (AP Photo/Waterloo Courier, Dennis Magee)

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Story Created: Sep 17, 2010 at 7:17 AM CDT

Story Updated: Sep 17, 2010 at 7:17 AM CDT

A northeast Iowa pastor accused of fondling a young girl faces more charges after he tried to contact the victim from jail, authorities said.

Timothy E. Parker, 40, of Westgate, on Wednesday had his bond raised from $40,000 to $50,000 after he was charged with four counts of violating a no contact order.

Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher said Parker tried to contact the victim and family members by giving letters to a visitor.

“Another pastor was to meet with him for counseling, and that’s how the letters got out,” Fisher said.

Parker was already charged with third-degree sexual abuse and two counts of lascivious acts with a child. Authorities allege that Parker performed oral sex on a 12-year-old girl at the church parsonage in June 2009.

According to court documents, Parker also admitted to undressing and fondling the girl on another occasion.

Parker was the pastor for St. Peter Lutheran Church in Westgate when the charges were filed in August.

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