Church Youth Leader Jeffrey Crosley Charged with Raping Teenage Boys

HANOVER, Pa. -- An Adams County youth leader charged with raping two young boys may have had inappropriate relations with other youths.

Jeffrey Crosley, 35, of Littlestown, was a youth leader at the Jesus Messiah Evangelical Free Church in Hanover, York County.

Investigators say the two boys who were sexually assaulted were not affiliated with the church.

Crosley may have had inappropriate sexual relationships with other boys, some of whom attended the church, police said.

Investigators said Crosley did admit that he had sexual relationships with 10 other boys.

He volunteered as a youth leader to dozens of children.

Church leaders say they have been holding grief counseling sessions since the news broke about Crosley last Friday.

The congregation makes up about 200 people.

Church leaders said they are deeply grieved by the revelations of the last few days and that is almost like dealing with a death.

According to the church’s statement, “Many are feeling great anger and well they should. We believe in justice and will cooperate with law enforcement authorities in their investigation, so that justice may be done. We will also vigorously protect our children from further trauma.”

The Adams County District Attoey has not filed additional charges against Crosley.

A preliminary hearing for him is set for Feb. 18.