Palm Beach County, FL – Detectives in Palm Beach County have arrested a local minister accused of engaging in lewd or lascivious activity involving a 15-year-old girl, officials announced Wednesday.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), the investigation began on December 12, 2025, after authorities received allegations involving Kenneth Edwards Jr., 50. Detectives interviewed Edwards the following day and determined there was probable cause for his arrest.
PBSO stated Edwards is a minister at the Church of Living God in Delray Beach. Investigators believe there may be additional victims connected to the case and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone who may have been a victim or who has information about the case is asked to contact Detective Bove or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
This investigation remains active and ongoing.
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