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Pastor & Wife Arrested Amid Foster Child Abuse Allegations
7 Apr
Summary
- Pastor Rodney Gibson and wife Kawiana Young arrested for child abuse.
- Foster child reported sexual assaults by Gibson starting at age 15.
- Child taken into protective custody multiple times following allegations.
Pastor Rodney Gibson and his wife, Kawiana Young, were arrested on April 1, 2026, after a foster child accused Gibson of repeated sexual abuse. The victim stated the assaults began when she was 15 years old and in the couple's foster care.
An investigation revealed another minor child living with Gibson and Young also had abuse allegations against Gibson. This child was taken into emergency protective custody on March 18, 2026. A Family Court judge, however, returned the child to Gibson and Young's home on March 20, 2026, after a hearing.
Following further interviews and evidence gathering, warrants were issued for the couple's arrest. Both were arrested on April 1, 2026, and the minor child was again placed in emergency protective custody. Gibson faces charges including first and second-degree criminal sexual conduct, while Young faces unlawful conduct towards a minor charges.
Gibson was released on a $75,000 surety bond, and Young on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond, on April 2, 2026. Authorities are seeking information regarding other potential victims.
