Wyoming
Porn-addicted children’s minister allegedly molested child during Christmas vacation: ‘Gave into temptation’
A Wyoming children’s minister admitted he couldn’t be left alone with kids after he molested a young girl during his Christmas vacation in Florida, according to cops.
Richard Scott Shaw, 69, told cops he “gave into temptation” when he allegedly groped the victim — who was under 12 years old — over her clothing on two separate occasions while visiting the Sunshine State, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
The girl confided in her mother shortly after Shaw returned to Wyoming, where he serves as a worship leader at Under Command Ministries. The enraged parent then called the minister, who allegedly confessed to the perverted crime, but claimed it was an accident.
The girl was one of Shaw’s two known victims, police discovered.
He changed his tune when he was taken into custody last week, telling officers he was “afraid of the consequences.”
“It wasn’t with the intention of hurting anybody,” Shaw said, according to court documents obtained by Law & Crime.
Shaw allegedly told officers he “gave in to temptation” when he groped the girl, and said he suffered from a pornography addiction.
The minister denied detectives’ accusations that he was a “sexual predator,” but admitted he shouldn’t be trusted to be near the girl again, the records show.
“When asked during the course of the investigation, ‘Should we trust you with a child?’ He said, ‘no I wouldn’t,’” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at a press conference.
“This guy is an evil person.”
Wyoming police are conducting their own investigation to determine whether Shaw may have abused other kids in his home state, where he is affiliated with several churches.
Under Command Ministries, his main organization, did not answer requests for comment Thursday.
“This man should never be allowed to have access to children again,” Judd said.
Shaw is charged with two counts of lewd molestation on a child under 12 years.
Wyoming
Residents celebrate Wyoming Statehood Day by revealing their favorite thing about the Cowboy State
CASPER, Wyo. — As the Aug. 18 primary election approaches, Oil City News is introducing candidate questionnaires to help voters make informed decisions at the ballot box.
Every candidate in the primary field was sent the same three questions and given a limit of 500 words, which could be distributed among their answers as they saw fit. To ensure a fair and direct line to the community, all responses are published exactly as submitted, without edits or alterations.
Candidates were asked:
- What are the most crucial challenges your constituents are facing?
- If elected, how will you address these challenges?
- What qualities or qualifications do you possess that have prepared you to meet these challenges?
Questionnaires are being published on a rolling basis online through Aug. 11. They will be accessible via the Oil City News Election Tracker.
Additionally, Oil City News will mail a comprehensive print voters guide directly to all Natrona County households in mid-July, featuring all questionnaires received by July 6.
Laurie Longtine (D), Wyoming House District 59
What are the most crucial challenges your constituents are facing?
Working families in Natrona County have the same concerns as families throughout the country. Families want to ensure their children are safe, healthy, and well educated. Right now, reductions in revenue are affecting all three of these issues.
If elected, how will you address these challenges?
I will work tirelessly to ensure the public schools that educate our children are fully funded, that working families have access to affordable healthcare, and that counties and municipalities have the necessary revenue to provide the services we all depend on in our communities.
What qualities/qualifications do you possess that have prepared you to meet these challenges?
I have worked in various management roles in a broad variety of businesses. Currently I volunteer with several organizations and have held leadership roles in the different clubs and organizations I have been part of over the years.
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