RUCKERSVILLE (WINA) – Parents whose children have been around Victory Church Ruckersville pastor Rodney Locklear are strongly urged to have a conversation with their children. This after the 47-year old has been charged with abduction with intent to defile, and aggravated sexual battery of a victim 13-to-14-years old with force.

The Greene County Sheriff received information Tuesday, January 30 that prompted the opening of an investigation from which Locklear was identified as the suspect.

He was involved in a juvenile bible study on Wednesday nights at the church. He was arrested Thursday.