Maine Youth Pastor Charged With Sexually Abusing Young Girl

A youth pastor of a Canaan church has been charged with sexual abuse of a young girl, according to police.

Lucas Savage, 37, was arrested Friday evening and charged with unlawful sexual contact, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Savage is the youth pastor at Youth Haven Ministries in Canaan, which is affiliated with the Canaan Calvary Church.

Detectives said the abuse took place at Savage’s home on Mutton Lane in Clinton.

State Police have been investigating the allegations for the past month.

Detectives do not know if there are additional victims and their investigation will remain open. Anyone with information about the case should contact State Police in Augusta at 1-800-452-4664.