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Elmont Church Director Arrested for Allegedly Molesting Child, Police Say

Crime

By Published: January 06 2023

LongIsland.com

A 10-year-old female was allegedly victimized by Daniel Butler, 41, while she attended an after-school program at the Fullness of Joy Ministries Church.

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Daniel Butler, 41.

Special Victim’s Squad Detectives reports the arrest of an Elmont Man for sexual related crimes that occurred in December of 2022 in Elmont.
 
According to Detectives, the 10-year-old female victim attends an after-school program at the Fullness of Joy Ministries Church located at 113-39 Farmers Boulevard in Jamaica, where the defendant, Daniel Butler, 41, is employed as its director. The victim was also present at the defendants 81 Rockmart Avenue, Elmont home for childcare.
 
There is an ongoing investigation by NCPD and NYPD.
 
The defendant, Daniel Butler is charged with Rape 1st Degree (sexual intercourse with a minor under 11 years of age), Sexual Abuse 1st Degree (sexual contact without consent with a minor under 11 years of age) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He will be arraigned on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in Hempstead.
 
Detectives request that anyone who feels they may have been a victim to a similar incident to contact Special Victim’s Squad at 516-573-4022 or Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.